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Find the correct wire size for your submersible pump.

Enter your pumps specifications to find the correct wire gauge.
Horsepower Pump Wire Configuration Phase Site Voltage  
Cross reference the distance from your pump to the electical service entrance to determine the correct gauge.
Motor Rating AWG Copper Wire Size
HP Wire Count Phase Volts 14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 2 AWG
.5 HP   2 Wire 1 ∅ 115V 112 ft. 178 ft. 284 ft. 449 ft. 699 ft. 1114 ft. 1769 ft.
.5 HP   2 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 466 ft. 742 ft. 1183 ft. 1874 ft. 2915 ft. 4648 ft. 7379 ft.
.75 HP   2 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 353 ft. 562 ft. 897 ft. 1420 ft. 2210 ft. 3523 ft. 5594 ft.
1 HP   2 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 271 ft. 430 ft. 686 ft. 1087 ft. 1692 ft. 2697 ft. 4281 ft.
1.5 HP   2 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 211 ft. 335 ft. 535 ft. 847 ft. 1318 ft. 2100 ft. 3335 ft.
.5 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 115V 101 ft. 160 ft. 255 ft. 404 ft. 629 ft. 1002 ft. 1591 ft.
.5 HP   3 Wire 3 ∅ 230V 756 ft. 1202 ft. 1917 ft. 3037 ft. 4725 ft. 7532 ft. N/A
.5 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 359 ft. 571 ft. 912 ft. 1444 ft. 2246 ft. 3581 ft. 4685 ft.
.75 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 281 ft. 447 ft. 713 ft. 1129 ft. 1757 ft. 2800 ft. 4446 ft.
.75 HP   3 Wire 3 ∅ 230V 562 ft. 894 ft. 1426 ft. 2258 ft. 3513 ft. 5601 ft. 8892 ft.
1 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 233 ft. 371 ft. 592 ft. 937 ft. 1458 ft. 2324 ft. 3689 ft.
1 HP   3 Wire 3 ∅ 230V 466 ft. 742 ft. 1183 ft. 1874 ft. 2915 ft. 4648 ft. 7379 ft.
1.5 HP   3 Wire 3 ∅ 230V 359 ft. 571 ft. 912 ft. 1444 ft. 2246 ft. 3581 ft. 5685 ft.
1.5 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 201 ft. 320 ft. 510 ft. 808 ft. 1257 ft. 2004 ft. 3182 ft.
2 HP   3 Wire 3 ∅ 230V 288 ft. 459 ft. 732 ft. 1159 ft. 1803 ft. 2874 ft. 4563 ft.
2 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 180 ft. 286 ft. 456 ft. 722 ft. 1123 ft. 1790 ft. 2843 ft.
3 HP   3 Wire 3 ∅ 230V 217 ft. 345 ft. 551 ft. 872 ft. 1357 ft. 2163 ft. 3434 ft.
3 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 230V 133 ft. 211 ft. 337 ft. 534 ft. 830 ft. 1324 ft. 2102 ft.
5 HP   3 Wire 3 ∅ 230V N/A N/A 318 ft. 503 ft. 783 ft. 1248 ft. 1982 ft.
5 HP   3 Wire 1 ∅ 230V N/A N/A 206 ft. 326 ft. 507 ft. 809 ft. 1284 ft.

PVC Submersible Pump Well Wire

Twisted Submersible Wire designed specifically for submersible pump applications. Annealed bare solid copper conductors insulated with PVC, twisted to form multi-conductor pump cable. UL listed per UL83 Type TW Construction A as deep well pump cable. Includes green ground wire.

Double Jacketed, Direct Burial UF-B Feeder Wire

Type UF underground feeder cable (Direct Burial) is UL listed and meets the requirements of UL493 and may be installed in exposed and concealed locations in dry, moist, damp, or corrosive environments and may be direct buried. It may also be exposed to the sun.


PVC Submersible Pump Well Wire

2 Wire (with ground) Twisted Submersible Wire
12 Gauge - 2 Wire (with ground) $0.57 per ft.
10 Gauge - 2 Wire (with ground) $0.97 per ft.
8 Gauge - 2 Wire (with ground) $1.46 per ft.

3 Wire (with ground) Twisted Submersible Wire
12 Gauge - 3 Wire (with ground) $0.85 per ft.
10 Gauge - 3 Wire (with ground) $1.28 per ft.
8 Gauge - 3 Wire (with ground) $2.12 per ft.

Double Jacketed, Direct Burial UF-B Feeder Wire

2 Wire (with ground), Double Jacketed, Direct Burial UF-B Feeder Wire

12 Gauge - 2 Wire (with ground) $0.75 per ft.
10 Gauge - 2 Wire (with ground) $1.19 per ft.

3 Wire (with ground), Double Jacketed, Direct Burial UF-B Feeder Wire

12 Gauge - 3 Wire (with ground) $0.89 per ft.
10 Gauge - 3 Wire (with ground) $1.36 per ft.

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