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FIELD GUIDES

Conduit fill and ampacity derating guides

Short, practical explanations of the decisions that change your result. All examples use the checker’s NEC 2023 scope.

Conduit fill vs. ampacity derating: check both

Space in the pipe and allowable current are different limits. Check both before deciding that a pull works.

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How to count current-carrying conductors

The number used for heat adjustment is often different from the number used for physical fill.

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60°C, 75°C and 90°C termination ratings explained

The wire jacket and the equipment connections place different limits on a circuit.

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How many 12 AWG THHN wires fit in EMT?

For physical fill, ½-inch EMT takes 9, ¾-inch takes 16, and 1-inch takes 26 same-size 12 AWG THHN/THWN-2 wires. Ampacity derating is a separate check.

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