Conduit Fill Calculator

Calculate maximum wire capacity in electrical conduits per NEC Chapter 9 requirements. Determine proper conduit sizing for safe electrical installations with accurate fill percentages and derating factors.

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Why Use Our Conduit Fill Calculator?

NEC Chapter 9 Compliance

Calculate conduit fill per NEC requirements with accurate wire area calculations and fill percentages

Proper Sizing

Determine correct conduit size for your wire bundle and avoid code violations

Derating Factors

Account for ampacity derating when conduits contain multiple current-carrying conductors

NEC Chapter 9 Conduit Fill Rules

Maximum Fill Percentages

1 Wire:53% fill
2 Wires:31% fill
3+ Wires:40% fill
Nipples (24" or less):60% fill

Derating Requirements

4-6 conductors:80% ampacity
7-9 conductors:70% ampacity
10-20 conductors:50% ampacity
21+ conductors:45% ampacity

Based on NEC 2023 Chapter 9, Table 1 (conduit fill) and Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) (ampacity adjustment)

Conduit Fill Calculator

Select conduit type and wire specifications to calculate fill percentage

Conduit Fill Calculator
Select conduit type and wire specifications to calculate fill percentage per NEC Chapter 9

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Common Conduit Types & Applications

Metallic Conduits

EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing)Commercial/Residential
IMC (Intermediate Metal Conduit)Industrial/Outdoor
RMC (Rigid Metal Conduit)Heavy Duty/Corrosive
FMC (Flexible Metal Conduit)Equipment Connections

Non-Metallic Conduits

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)Underground/Wet Locations
ENT (Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing)Residential/Concealed
LFNC (Liquidtight Flexible)Wet/Outdoor Equipment
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)Underground Direct Bury

Conduit Installation Best Practices

Proper Support

Support conduits per NEC spacing requirements

Wire Pulling Lubricant

Use approved lubricants for easier installation

Expansion Joints

Account for thermal expansion in long runs

Bonding & Grounding

Ensure proper electrical continuity

Bend Radius

Maintain minimum bend radius per conduit type

Sealing Requirements

Seal conduits in hazardous locations

Common Wire Sizes & Types

Building Wire (THWN/THHN)

14 AWG THWN0.0097 in²
12 AWG THWN0.0133 in²
10 AWG THWN0.0211 in²
8 AWG THWN0.0366 in²

Larger Conductors

6 AWG THWN0.0507 in²
4 AWG THWN0.0824 in²
2 AWG THWN0.1158 in²
1/0 AWG THWN0.1562 in²

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