How many 500 kcmil THW/THW-2 fit in conduit
500 kcmil THW/THW-2 is about 1.003 in across and 0.7901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1/4" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1-1/2" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2-1/2" | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3" | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3-1/2" | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| 4" | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| 5" | 10 | 10 | 9 | |||||
| 6" | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Empty cells: that type isn't made in that size.
Other sizes of THW/THW-2
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