How many 6 AWG THW/THW-2 fit in conduit
6 AWG THW/THW-2 is about 0.304 in across and 0.0726 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" | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1" | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 1-1/4" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| 1-1/2" | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| 2" | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| 2-1/2" | 32 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 27 | |
| 3" | 48 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 39 | 41 | |
| 3-1/2" | 63 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 48 | 53 | 53 | |
| 4" | 81 | 75 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 69 | 70 | |
| 5" | 111 | 109 | 98 | |||||
| 6" | 160 | 157 | 141 |
Empty cells: that type isn't made in that size.
Other sizes of THW/THW-2
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