Southwire Voltage Drop Calculator
Calculate voltage drop in electrical circuits based on wire size, length, current, and system type. Ensures compliance with NEC recommendations.
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- 1 Enter the requested data in the fields above carefully.
- 2 Click the calculate button to process the information instantly.
- 3 Analyze the detailed result and the formula explanation presented below.
- 4 You can print, share, or even embed the calculator on your own site for free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Voltage drop is the decrease in electrical potential along a conductor due to its resistance. Excessive drop can cause equipment malfunction.
NEC recommends no more than 3% drop for branch circuits and 5% total including feeders.
Yes, it uses standard resistivity values for copper and aluminum, similar to Southwire's methodology.
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