Electric Range Wire Size

November 30 2015 at 8 18 am.

Electric range wire size.

Because they draw more current 240 volt appliances require a minimum wire size of 10 awg. The article where you posted this question explains the wire size for an electric range circuit as well as describing the skills and tools needed for installing a range circuit. When it comes to 120 volt circuits the most common range wire sizes are 14 and 12 awg. The proper wire size for an electric range is 8 awg for a 40 amp breaker or fuse.

Electric range 220 240 volt 60 hertz properly grounded circuit with 40 amp breaker or fuse protection with 8 gauge wire. With a 50 amp breaker 6 gauge wire is required. Refers to the american wire gauge size which is a standard used in north america. Electric dryer 220 240 volt 60 hertz properly grounded circuit with 30 amp breaker or fuse protection.

10 gauge wire is preferred. Log in to reply. The size of the electrical cable is measured by its american wire gauge awg a system where the gauge number decreases with increasing wire diameter. The power demand of ranges varies depending on the rating of the appliance but in most cases a 50 amp 240 volt circuit is required wired with 6 gauge wire.