Wire Gauge Calculator
Calculate the right wire gauge for your DC system
Total power draw
Distance from power source to load
Results
Recommended Wire Gauge
6AWG
Minimum gauge to meet voltage drop requirement
Current Draw
41.7Amps
At specified wattage and voltage
Max Voltage Loss
0.36V
3% of 12V
Wire Gauge Reference
| AWG | Max Amps (chassis) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 15A | Small loads, LED lights |
| 12 | 20A | Moderate loads |
| 10 | 30A | Larger loads, short runs |
| 8 | 40A | High current, fridge |
| 6 | 55A | Inverter connections |
| 4 | 70A | Large inverters |
| 2 | 95A | Battery banks |
| 1/0 | 125A | High power systems |