Conduit Sizing Chart
Conduit Sizing Chart
Conduit Sizing Chart
Using electrical design and local codes, determine the proper ampacity. Use the following procedure and table to find the AWG and
conduit size required for 3 or 4 insulated conductors at a 40% fill per chapter 9 of the National Electric Code.
Procedure
1. From 75°C or 90°C Ampacity column, select proper AWG size
2. Conduit Sizing
A. For Lifeline RHW (RHH/RHW-2 composite insulation system) go to the Lifeline RHW Column
B. For Lifeline RHH (RHH insulation with cover system) go to the Lifeline RHH Column
3. Move over to select 3 conductor or 4 conductor minimum EMT conduit size
170 1/0 0.564 1½" 2" 2" 2" 0.622 1/0 150
195 2/0 0.607 2" 2" 2½" 2" 0.668 2/0 175
225 3/0 0.658 2" 2½" 2½" 2" 0.720 3/0 200
260 4/0 0.714 2" 2½" 2½" 2½" 0.778 4/0 230
290 250 0.820 2½" 2½" 3" 2½" 0.895 250 255
350 350 0.923 2½" 3" 3" 3" 1.001 350 310
430 500 1.051 3" 3" 3½" 3" 1.133 500 380
475 600 1.158 3" 3½" 4" 3½" 1.234 600 420
535 750 1.260 3½" 4" 4" 3½" 1.348 750 475
Notes: ** See National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) section 240-3
1. 75°C and 90°C ampacity based on three current carrying conductors in a conduit and a 30°C (85°F)
ambient temperature.
2. See NEC Table 310.16 for 60°C ampacity.
3. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) per NFPA 70. For rigid metal conduit see NFPA 70 Chapter 9
4. Table does not take voltage drop into consideration.
Size EMT
1. Lifeline RHW @ 90°C 2AWG 1¼"
Example: 4 Conductor, 3 phase
wye system requiring 120 amps 2. Lifeline RHH @ 90°C 2AWG 1½"
3. Lifeline RHH @ 75°C 1AWG 2"
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