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Wire & Spool Sizer
Estimate total wire footage and spool count for a branch-circuit rough-in.
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Enter your dimensions and hit Calculate.
Wire sizing (gauge, breaker ampacity, conduit fill) must be done by a licensed electrician per NEC. This is a quantity estimator only.
Assumptions
- 10 ft added per circuit for panel connections and terminations.
- 5% overage for routing and waste.
- Standard spool: 250 ft. Adjust spool count if using other spool sizes.