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Wire size for 80 amps at 125 feet

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80 A at 125 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper1 AWG3.08 V (2.57%)
120 VAluminum2/0 AWG3.18 V (2.65%)
240 VCopper4 AWG6.16 V (2.57%)
240 VAluminum2 AWG6.38 V (2.66%)

Smallest size meeting NEC 75 °C ampacity (with 240.4(D) limits) and ≤3% drop at the full 80 A. Use 125% sizing for continuous loads; apply derating for more than 3 current-carrying conductors or high ambient temperature.

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FAQ

What size wire for 80 amps at 125 feet?

At 240 V: 4 AWG copper keeps voltage drop under 3%. See the table for 120 V and aluminum.

Same current, other distances

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