Electrical – What does “1 Gang”, “2 Gang”, and so forth mean when talking about electrical boxes

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What does a "1 Gang" mean when talking about electrical boxes?

Example: CARLON 1-Gang Metal Adjustable Electrical Box (Lowes.com)

Best Answer

It refers to the width of the box. A 1-gang box is wide enough for a switch or duplex receptacle. The idea is that you can "gang" up electrical components in the box.

One gang

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Two gang

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Three gang

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X gang

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