How many 8 AWG XHHW-2 fit in conduit
8 AWG XHHW-2 is about 0.236 in across and 0.0437 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" | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1/2" | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 3/4" | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 1" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| 1-1/4" | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
| 1-1/2" | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| 2" | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| 2-1/2" | 53 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 37 | 45 | 44 | |
| 3" | 81 | 72 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 64 | 68 | |
| 3-1/2" | 105 | 97 | 91 | 89 | 79 | 88 | 89 | |
| 4" | 135 | 124 | 118 | 115 | 103 | 115 | 116 | |
| 5" | 185 | 181 | 163 | |||||
| 6" | 267 | 261 | 234 |
Empty cells: that type isn't made in that size.
Other sizes of XHHW-2
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