Wiring – What size metric wire is required for 240 VAC 30 Amps located in house with run of 90M or <100 feet to a garage

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What size metric wire is required from a 240 VAC 30 Amps breaker located in house with run of 90M or <100 feet to a garage for washer, drier, fridge and lighting on 3 X 10 amp and 1 X 5 amp breakers located in the garage. And, please give me the URL for a good conversion site, Thanks.

Best Answer

In the US, a 30 ampere circuit would use 10 AWG conductors. 10 AWG is 5.261 mm². However, if you're going 90 meters (295 feet), you might have to compensate for voltage drop. You might go up to 8 AWG (8.367 mm²), or possibly even 6 AWG (13.3 mm²).

These figures are based on codes in the US, so you'll have to check local codes before proceeding.

EngineeringToolbox.com has a good conversation chart to go from AWG to mm².