How many 250 kcmil XHHW-2 fit in conduit
250 kcmil XHHW-2 is about 0.705 in across and 0.3904 sq in with its insulation (Chapter 9, Table 5). This is the most of it each conduit may hold, all the same size.
| Trade size | EMT | IMC | Rigid | PVC Sch 40 | PVC Sch 80 | Flex | Liquidtight | ENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1-1/4" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1-1/2" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2" | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2-1/2" | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| 3" | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | |
| 3-1/2" | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| 4" | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | |
| 5" | 20 | 20 | 18 | |||||
| 6" | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Empty cells: that type isn't made in that size.
Other sizes of XHHW-2
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