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Why Does The Calculator Use The Full Conductor Length

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Estimate copper wire size from load and run length

Use load current, supply voltage, one-way run length, and a target voltage-drop limit to estimate a copper wire size for planning. This is a planning tool, not a substitute for local electrical code review.

Load current in amps

Supply voltage

One-way run length in feetThe estimator internally doubles this for the full conductor path.

Target max voltage drop

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Recommended wire

10 AWG

5.26 mm2 copper

Estimated voltage drop

5.75 V

2.4%

Estimated load voltage

234.25 V

240 ft total conductor length

Ampacity reference

30 A

Planning estimate uses conservative common copper branch-circuit reference values.

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Frequently asked questions

Why can a long run require a larger wire even when amps stay the same?

Because conductor resistance increases with length, which increases voltage drop and can force a larger wire than ampacity alone would suggest.

Why is this only a planning tool?

Because final electrical sizing also depends on code rules, termination ratings, temperature correction, bundling, and installation details.