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3000 / 240 = Amps. You de-rate a breaker by 20 % for continuous load like an oven. You could get by with a 20 Amp breaker and 12 AWG wire. However, I would recommend 30 Amps and 10 AWG for an oven for the long run.

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To calculate the current the equation is Watts divided by Volts.

3600 / Volts = Amps

The current should be less than or equal to 80% of the Breaker Size. For example a 30 amp breaker should carry no more than 24 amps continuously.

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a 30 amp breaker will work. the formula is power divided by voltage and then use next size up

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