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Voltage Drop Calculator

Estimate voltage drop on a copper conductor run.

Current

A

One-way distance

ft

Wire size (circular mils)

System voltage

Result

Voltage drop (V): 4.97
Drop %: 2.1%

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FAQ

What is an acceptable voltage drop?: The NEC recommends keeping voltage drop at or below 3% on branch circuits.