How many 3 AWG THW/THW-2 fit in conduit
3 AWG THW/THW-2 is about 0.380 in across and 0.1134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3/4" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1" | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 1-1/4" | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 1-1/2" | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| 2" | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 2-1/2" | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | |
| 3" | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | |
| 3-1/2" | 40 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | |
| 4" | 52 | 48 | 45 | 44 | 39 | 44 | 44 | |
| 5" | 71 | 69 | 63 | |||||
| 6" | 103 | 100 | 90 |
Empty cells: that type isn't made in that size.
Other sizes of THW/THW-2
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