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10 AWG for 30 amp. 

8 AWG for 50 amp

30-50 amp/ 3-prong/ Range: 

10 AWG for 30 amp 240 volt. 

8 AWG for 50 amp 240 volt

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Typical Household wire ratings 

14 ga wire ++  rated for 120 Volts x 15 Amp breaker  = 1800 W 
1800 Watts x 80% = 1440 Watts

12 ga wire ++ rated for 120 Volts x 20 Amp breaker = 2400 W
2400 Watts  x 80% = 1920 Watts

10 ga wire ++ rated for 240 Volts x 30 Amp breaker = 7200 W  7200 Watts x 80% = 5760 Watts
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Circuit breaker and wire size chart
Calculate correct wire and breaker
Electrical calculation

1. Each 240Volt outlet sold at Hardware or Home Center will have amp rating.
For example some will be rated for 40 amps, and others for 50 amps etc.

2. Each appliance will have rating-plate located on side of appliance or inside door of oven, or back of dryer.

3. Formula: Volts x amps = watts.
Watts divided by volts = amps
Volts= 240Volts

4. Example: Double-oven wattage = 7000 watts.
7000 watts divided by 240Volts = 29.16 amps.

5. Figure breaker and wire size for double-oven:
Safe amximum for 30 amp breaker is 24 amps. So double-oven needs 40 amp breaker.
Use 8 gauge wire for 40 amp breaker.
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