Wire sizing is one of those questions that can be very confusing. With complex calculations and an expensive code book to come to a conclusion of sizing a project, the average person would go nuts trying to figure it out.
How can you calculate the proper size wire for the project you are about to get under way? I have found a tool that will help take the questions out of your project and make things simple.
The only choices on the tool you will have to make will be the voltage, choose either 120 volt or 240 volt. Add in the total distance in linear feet and the total amperage that will be on the circuit. The amps can be found on the appliances you wish to hook up to the line you are installing.
Click on the calculate button and the tool will give the minimum safe wire size for your job.
