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Compare · Voltage Drop Calculator

Two independent scenarios side by side.

Scenario A

Voltage drop (copper)

Voltage drop
4.76 V
3.97% · NEC recommends ≤3% on branch circuits
Voltage at load
115.24 V
Compliance
Acceptable (≤5%)
Use a thicker AWG to reduce drop
Scenario B

Voltage drop (copper)

Voltage drop
4.76 V
3.97% · NEC recommends ≤3% on branch circuits
Voltage at load
115.24 V
Compliance
Acceptable (≤5%)
Use a thicker AWG to reduce drop