Voltage Drop and Maximum Cable Length

Maximum length of cable for 1000 watt loads in 16 gauge, 14 gauge, 12 gauge and 10 gauge.

Wire Gauge
Voltage Drop
Maximum Length
#16
1V/100′
470′
#14
0.6V/100′
1600′
#12
0.4V/100′
4200′
#10
0.25V/100′
9000′

 

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