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Stop wondering "how many wires fit in this conduit?" Our calculator uses official 2026 NEC Chapter 9 Table 4 standards to give you exact answers instantly. Simply select your conduit type, wire size, and number of conductors - we do the rest!
For 3/4" EMT with THHN wire: up to 6 wires (5 current-carrying + 1 ground) at 40% fill. Specifically: 9 #14 AWG, 6 #12 AWG, or 4 #10 AWG. Use our calculator above for your exact wire type and count.
YES! Equipment grounding conductors must be included in fill calculations per NEC 310.15(B)(6). Our calculator automatically accounts for ground wires when selected. Always include all conductors in your fill calculation.
NEC 2026 Chapter 9 Table 1 specifies: 1 wire = 53% maximum fill, 2 wires = 31% maximum fill, 3 or more wires = 40% maximum fill. These limits ensure wires can be installed without damaging insulation and allow proper heat dissipation.
THHN has thinner insulation (smaller diameter) than THWN, allowing more wires in the same conduit. For example, 12 AWG THHN has 0.081" diameter while THWN has 0.092" diameter. Our calculator uses accurate diameters for all insulation types including THHN, THWN, XHHW, and RHW.
For 1/2" EMT with THHN wire: maximum 3-4 wires depending on insulation type. Specifically: 4 #12 THHN wires (3 current-carrying + 1 ground) at 40% fill. Using THWN reduces capacity to 3 wires. Use our calculator for exact numbers.
YES! Per NEC 310.15(B)(3)(a), when more than 3 current-carrying conductors are in a conduit, ampacity must be derated: 4-6 conductors = 80% of table value, 7-9 = 70%, 10-20 = 50%. Our calculator provides derating recommendations based on your conductor count.
Yes, different wire sizes can be installed together. Calculate each wire's area individually and sum them. The total area must not exceed the conduit's allowable fill area based on number of conductors. For complex mixes, consult an electrical engineer.
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