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.
A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.
Approximate overall diameter of the wire is 12.8 mm. If you are looking for metric wire size 95 mm2. 187500 circular mils.
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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.
A 100 amp residential service requires a size #8 copper wire, it should be insulated in green.
Approximate overall diameter of the wire is 12.8 mm. If you are looking for metric wire size 95 mm2. 187500 circular mils.
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.
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2AWG.
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.