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This document provides a guide for selecting the appropriate welding cable size based on amperage and distance from the power source. It lists recommended cable sizes from #2 to 4/0 gauge for welding currents from 100 to 600 amps over distances from 50 to 350 feet. The summary cautions that user applications can vary and recommends consulting an electrical engineer for cable selection for a particular welding application.

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This document provides a guide for selecting the appropriate welding cable size based on amperage and distance from the power source. It lists recommended cable sizes from #2 to 4/0 gauge for welding currents from 100 to 600 amps over distances from 50 to 350 feet. The summary cautions that user applications can vary and recommends consulting an electrical engineer for cable selection for a particular welding application.

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This document provides a guide for selecting the appropriate welding cable size based on amperage and distance from the power source. It lists recommended cable sizes from #2 to 4/0 gauge for welding currents from 100 to 600 amps over distances from 50 to 350 feet. The summary cautions that user applications can vary and recommends consulting an electrical engineer for cable selection for a particular welding application.

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WELDING CABLE GUIDE

SUGGESTED AMPACITY FOR WELDING CABLE


DISTANCE MEASURED IN FEET*

Amps

50

75

100

125

150

#2

#1

1/0

2/0

1/0

3/0

4/0

4/0

3/0

4/0

100

#4

#2

200

#2

#1

150

#2

250

#1

300

#1

350

2/0

1/0

400

2/0

450

3/0

2/0

500

3/0

3/0

4/0

#1

1/0
3/0

3/0

4/0

225

250

3/0

4/0

4/0

2/0
4/0

2/0

3/0

275
3/0

300
3/0

325
4/0

350
4/0

4/0

4/0

600

2/0

#1

200

4/0

3/0

550

#2

175

4/0

This table is for reference only. There are variables in welding applications, therefore it is recommended the user consult an
electrical engineeer for a particular welding application.
*Distance from power source (per lead).

CABLE SIZES - DRAWN TO SCALE


#4

#3

#2

#1

1/0

2/0

3/0

4/0

Make sure youre


ordering the right cable
for the right job.

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