Electric Range Wire Size

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.

Electric range wire size.

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. Electric dryer 220 240 volt 60 hertz properly grounded circuit with 30 amp breaker or fuse protection. November 30 2015 at 8 18 am. Advertisement the proper wire size corresponds to amperage and using the proper gauge means that the wires will not overheat.

The proper wire size for an electric range is 8 awg for a 40 amp breaker or fuse. The electrical circuit that powers an electric range must be of sufficient amperage to supply the necessary power to the range. 10 gauge wire is preferred. With a 50 amp breaker 6 gauge wire is required.

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. Log in to reply. Refers to the american wire gauge size which is a standard used in north america. Because they draw more current 240 volt appliances require a minimum wire size of 10 awg.