What is the proper wire size for electric range?

Answer 1

427cm

Answer 2

Although I agree with pretty much everything this guy said, there is indeed a "magic number" that will work in all instances for a stove. That is using a 50 amp breaker and #6 wire. You simply can't miss if you go that route. However, #6 is a pain in the A$$ to use and very expensive. #8 wire is good for 46 amps on a normal run of under 100 feet but you can only put a 40 amp breaker on it because your breaker should NEVER exceed the max capacity of your wire size. If you use a 40 amp breaker and #8 wire it will NEVER cause a fire and will only on the RAREST of occassions pop the breaker. You would have to have all 4 burners on high and the oven on 500 degrees for an extended period of time to come close to the 40 amp load it takes to pop the breaker. I can't think of ANY good reason why someone would cook with everything on high all at the same time but for the rest of us #8 on a 40 amp breaker is the ticket. Oh, the receptical and the 6' cord going to the stove will be rated at 50 amps and that is perfectly good in either case. They make the recepticals and cords universal for either application of #6 wire on a 50 amp CB and #8 on a 40 amp CB. Remember, the receptical and wire can exceed the breaker but the breaker cannot exceed the wire size or receptical.

It depends on a number of things. What the stove calls for (in amps), the length of the cable run, the type of recepticle used (3prong or 4prong), how long the stove will be on at any given time, the ambient temperature the cable is in (an attic run, or basement run), and will the cable be run in conduit or using "romex" (Non-metallic sheathed cable). There is no magic number. All of these factors MUST be considered when calculating the proper cable size.

Answer 3

Wire size is based on the amperage that the device draws. If only the wattage is shown, use the following formula, I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Volts. Most stoves in North America use a #8 copper conductor and a 40 amp two pole breaker to make the connection.

Answer 4

Wire size is governed by the amperage that the load requires. This holds true when sizing cable size for ranges. In new home construction a 3 conductor #8 copper cable is prewired to handle most standard ranges that are sold by retailers.

Answer 5

The proper wire size for an electric range typically depends on the electrical requirements specified by the manufacturer. Most electric ranges require a 6-gauge wire for a 50-amp circuit or a 8-gauge wire for a 40-amp circuit. It is important to consult the installation manual or a qualified electrician to ensure the correct wire size is used for your specific electric range.

Answer 6

The vast majority of electric ranges are 50 amp, 220 volt and should be wired with # 6 gauge wire.

Answer 7

4 mm wire

Answer 8

8 gauge wire