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Since baseboard heaters come in many different wattages vs. lengths I guess the best answer would be, you can load up to 2880 watts of baseboard heaters on a 15 amp two pole breaker at 240 volts.

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The function of a breaker in your home is to ensure that too much current doesn't flow in a circuit. An over-current condition could cause a fire or be a shock hazard. Therefore, you answered your own question and the answer is 15 amps.

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