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The sizing of wire is dependant on what the amperage or wattage of the range is. Most new homes are pre-wired for a standard size range. The wiring is #8 with a insulation factor of 90 degree C and rated for 40 amps. This feeder is protected by a 40 amp breaker.

If the amperage or wattage is larger than this, then a larger conductor must be installed. Use this equation if you need to change wattage into amperage. I = W/E, Amps = Watts/Volts. If the range is in kilowatts multiply the kilowatt number by 1000 to change it to watts to use in the equation.

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