Wire Gauge & Voltage Drop Calculator (AWG)

Determine recommended copper American Wire Gauge (AWG) size for a given circuit amperage, voltage, and length to keep voltage drop under 3%.

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Suggested Wire Size (AWG)
8
Voltage Drop (Volts)
2.29
Actual Voltage Drop (%)
1.9
Delivered Voltage at Load (Volts)
117.71

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About Wire Gauge & Voltage Drop Calculator (AWG)

Determine recommended copper American Wire Gauge (AWG) size for a given circuit amperage, voltage, and length to keep voltage drop under 3%.

How to use Wire Gauge & Voltage Drop Calculator (AWG)

  1. Enter your required input values into the fields.
  2. View the automatically calculated results in real time.

Key features

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Frequently asked questions

Is this calculation free and private?
Yes, 100% of calculations execute locally in your web browser. No inputs or personal data are stored or transmitted.