What is #6 Thhn wire rated for?

Applications requiring Type THHN or THWN-2, the conductor is appropriate for use in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C or not to exceed 75°C in oil or coolants….6 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Specifications*:

Size:	6 AWG
Allowable Ampacity:	55 Amps at 60ºC / 65 Amps at 75ºC / 75 Amps at 90ºC

What is 6 gauge wire used for?

6 gauge and larger wires are usually used in the battery and starting systems of vehicles. The most common uses tend to be in the installation of large home appliances such as hot tubs and jacuzzis.

What gauge is a #6 wire?

Breaking Force for Copper Wire

AWG gauge	Conductor Diameter Inches	Ohms per 1000 ft.
6	0.162	0.3951
7	0.1443	0.4982
8	0.1285	0.6282
9	0.1144	0.7921

What amp rating is 6 gauge wire?

32 amps to 60 amps
6 gauge wire can handle anywhere from 32 amps to 60 amps (check 6 Gauge Wire Amps Chart further on). This depends on copper vs aluminum wire and temperature.

Is #6 Thhn good for 60 amps?

6 AWG can only handle 65 amps. Here’s what a professional will know: The next wire size that can handle more than 75 amps (as required for a 60 amp breaker) is the 4 AWG gauge wire. 4 AWG can handle 85 amps; that’s more than enough ampacity to adequately wire a 60 amp breaker, even accounting for the 80% breaker rule.

How much current can a 6 gauge wire carry?

55 AMPS
Size & AMP Ratings

NM, TW, & UF WIRE (Copper Conductor)	SE CABLE (Copper Conductor)
12 AWG – 20 AMPS	6 AWG – 65 AMPS
10 AWG – 30 AMPS	4 AWG – 85 AMPS
8 AWG – 40 AMPS	2 AWG – 115 AMPS
6 AWG – 55 AMPS	1 AWG – 130 AMPS

How many amps can 6 gauge Thhn handle?

Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Copper Conductors

Conductor Size (AWG/KCMIL)	60°C (140°F) TW, UF	90°C (194°F) TBS, SA, SIS, FEP, FEPB, MI, RHH, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, THW-2, THWN-2, XHH, XHHW, XHHW-2, USE-2, ZW
8	40	55
6	55	75
4	70	95
3	85	115

How many amps will #6 Thhn carry?

Can I use 6 gauge wire for dryer?

A larger amperage breaker won’t trip when an overcurrent occurs which can permanently damage the dryer. However, if you use the correct size wire for a 50 amp breaker (in this case, 6-gauge wire), even though your dryer only requires 30 amps, you should be fine.

Can I use 6 gauge wire for a 60 amp breaker?

6 AWG NM-B is rated 55 Amp @ 60 degree C (most conservative). 55 not being a common breaker allows increase to 60A.

Can I use #6 wire on a 30 amp breaker?

There is no rule when it comes to using larger wire sizes. However, many professionals are recommended to use only 8-gauge wires as it is the maximum wire size for 30 Amp circuit. If you look at the 30 Amp wire gauge chart, you will also see that a thicker wire has a lower number.

Can 6 gauge wire handle 30 amps?

“Twelve-gauge wire is good for 20 amps, 10-gauge wire is good for 30 amps, 8-gauge is good for 40 amps, and 6-gauge is good for 55 amps,” and “The circuit breaker or fuse is always sized to protect the conductor [wire].”