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To answer this question, wire size is rated in the amount of amperage that it can legally carry. The formula to find amperage when the HP is known is I = HP x 746/1.73 x E x %eff x pf.

A standard motor's efficiency between 5 to 100 HP is .84 to .91.

A standard motor's power factor between 10 to 100 HP is .86 to .92.

Amps = 30 x 746 = 22380 = 22380/ 1.73 x 480 x .87 x .87 = 22380/629 = 35.6 amps.

The electrical code states that a motor conductor has to be rated at 125% of the motors full load amperage. 35.6 x 125% = 44.5

A #8 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 50 and 55 amps respectively.

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