Wire Sizing

NEC charts, breaker sizing, voltage drop

AWG60°C
TW
75°C
THW
90°C
THHN
Typical Use
1415A15A15AThermostats, controls
1220A20A20ASmall window units, 1-1.5 ton
1030A30A30A2-3 ton AC units
840A50A55A3-5 ton AC, heat pumps
655A65A75A5+ ton, large heat pumps
470A85A95ALarge commercial units
385A100A115ALarge commercial
295A115A130ALarge commercial
1110A130A145ALarge commercial
1/0125A150A170ALarge commercial
2/0145A175A195AHeavy commercial
3/0165A200A225AHeavy commercial
4/0195A230A260AHeavy commercial

75°C (THW/THWN) is the most commonly used column for HVAC installations. NEC Table 310.16, copper conductors. Always verify with local codes.