How many 3 AWG XHHW-2 fit in conduit
3 AWG XHHW-2 is about 0.350 in across and 0.0962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8" | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 1/2" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3/4" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1" | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 1-1/4" | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| 1-1/2" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| 2" | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 2-1/2" | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | |
| 3" | 36 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 31 | |
| 3-1/2" | 48 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 40 | |
| 4" | 61 | 56 | 53 | 52 | 47 | 52 | 52 | |
| 5" | 84 | 82 | 74 | |||||
| 6" | 121 | 118 | 106 |
Empty cells: that type isn't made in that size.
Other sizes of XHHW-2
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