2 AWG Aluminum.
For Service Entrance Cable 600 kcmill (Thousands of circular mils).
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.It is not a recommended procedure. Depending on what size service entrance cable it is the wire size will be too large to fit into the breaker and range lugs. Cutting strands off of a larger size wire to fit into the lugs is not acceptable. If this is new construction then the electrical inspector will reject the installation for not using the properly sized cable to feed the range. Use the proper size cable and feel free that there is not going to be any problems further on. The wire should be 3 conductor #8 fed from a two pole 40 amp breaker.
250 MCM aluminum minimum
Service entrance wire should be AWG #3 copper.
Either #3 Copper or #2/0 Aluminum.
For Service Entrance Cable 600 kcmill (Thousands of circular mils).
2 AWG Aluminum.
A #14 copper conductor is rated at 15 amps.
For a 150 amp service entrance cable, you would typically use 2/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper or 4/0 AWG aluminum cable. This size provides the necessary capacity to handle the electrical load of a 150 amp service. It's recommended to consult with a licensed electrician for specific guidance based on your local electrical code requirements.
For a 200 amp service, you would typically need a service cable with a minimum size of 2/0 AWG copper or 4/0 AWG aluminum to safely handle the current. It's important to check local building codes and consult with a licensed electrician to ensure compliance and safety.
For a 100 amp sub panel, you would typically need a 2-2-2-4 aluminum SER cable. This cable consists of three insulated conductors (two hot and one neutral) and one bare ground wire. It is important to always consult your local electrical code and a qualified electrician to ensure you have the correct size and type of cable for your specific installation.
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.It is not a recommended procedure. Depending on what size service entrance cable it is the wire size will be too large to fit into the breaker and range lugs. Cutting strands off of a larger size wire to fit into the lugs is not acceptable. If this is new construction then the electrical inspector will reject the installation for not using the properly sized cable to feed the range. Use the proper size cable and feel free that there is not going to be any problems further on. The wire should be 3 conductor #8 fed from a two pole 40 amp breaker.
A size 3/0 AWG copper main bonding jumper is typically required for service entrance conductors rated at 250 kcmil copper. This is based on NEC requirements for sizing the main bonding jumper to be at least 1/10th the circular mil area of the largest service entrance conductor.
250 MCM aluminum minimum
A 250 kcmil copper feeder cable would be appropriate for a 300 amp circuit breaker when stepping up from 220V to 380V. It is always recommended to consult with a qualified electrician or engineer to ensure the correct cable size for your specific application and wiring conditions.
Service entrance wire should be AWG #3 copper.
#1/0 5-KV insulated aluminum cable