WIRE·FILL·CHARTNEC 2023 · CH. 9
FIG. 00 — IN PROGRESS

WIRE RESISTANCE CALCULATOR

Calculate DC resistance for any copper or aluminum conductor at any length. Inputs gauge, material, length; outputs ohms total. Pairs with the voltage drop calculator for full feeder analysis.

⚠ STATUS · TOOL UNDER FINAL VALIDATION

We're finalizing this calculator's NEC validation. In the meantime, use the voltage drop and the wire fill chart on the homepage.

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WHAT THIS TOOL WILL CALCULATE

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    Input: wire gauge (14 AWG – 1000 kcmil), material (copper / aluminum), length in feet
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    Output: total DC resistance in ohms, resistance per 1000 ft (cross-checked against NFPA 70 Table 8)
  • 03
    Temperature correction option for non-75°C ambient (NEC Table 9 approach)
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    Pairs with the voltage drop calculator — provides the R input for V = IR × 2× length