A #3 copper wire with an insulation factor of 75 and 90 degrees C is rated at 100 and 105 amps respectively.
A 100 amp service requires that you use AWG 4 copper wire or AWG 2 aluminum wire.
Approximate overall diameter of the wire is 12.8 mm. If you are looking for metric wire size 95 mm2. 187500 circular mils.
A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.
2 copper
AWG # 4 copper.
A 100 amp service requires that you use AWG 4 copper wire or AWG 2 aluminum wire.
The recommended copper wire size for a 100 amp service is typically 3 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
The recommended wire size for a 100 amp aluminum service is typically 2 AWG (American Wire Gauge).
For a 100 amp service in copper, a wire size of 3/0 AWG should be used.
Approximate overall diameter of the wire is 12.8 mm. If you are looking for metric wire size 95 mm2. 187500 circular mils.
A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.
For a 100 amp service, it is recommended to use aluminum wire that is at least 2 AWG in size.
I would recommend you use AWG # 2 copper or AWG # 1/0 aluminum for that distance and amperage.
For a 100 amp service over a distance of 100 feet, the recommended wire size is typically 2 AWG copper or 1/0 AWG aluminum.
2 copper
For a 100-amp service, you will typically need a wire size of 2/0 or 3/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum. It is recommended to consult with a licensed electrician to determine the exact wire size needed for your specific installation.
2AWG.