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Wire size for 80 amps at 50 feet

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80 A at 50 ft one-way

VoltageConductorMinimum sizeVoltage drop
120 VCopper4 AWG2.46 V (2.05%)
120 VAluminum2 AWG2.55 V (2.13%)
240 VCopper4 AWG2.46 V (1.03%)
240 VAluminum2 AWG2.55 V (1.06%)

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 50 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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