Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords
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Use this handy chart to determine the best extension cord for your equipment.
| Extension Cord Length | |||||
Nameplate | 25' |
50' | 75' | 100' | 150' | 200' |
0 -5 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
5.1 - 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | -- |
8.1 -12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | -- | -- |
12.1 - 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | -- | -- |
15.1 - 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | -- | -- | -- |