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Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizer

EGC size from the upstream OCPD per NEC Table 250.122, copper or aluminum. 3 inputs, 2 outputs with grouped results.

Inputs

Circuit

Rating of the breaker or fuse ahead of the circuit.

EGC material

Aluminum EGCs run one to two sizes larger.

Ungrounded conductors upsized?

Upsized phase conductors require a proportional EGC upsize per 250.122(B).

Result

Minimum EGC (AWG code)
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Apply 250.122(B) upsize (1=yes)
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Screening calculation only. Verify against NEC articles cited on the page and the equipment nameplate; the authority having jurisdiction governs.

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