Wiring

[MarDevil's]

How many 6 gauge cables can fit in a 3/4" Conduit?

 

[iwire]

Not many. :grin:


But the truth is you have not provided enough info.

What type of insulation?

What type of conduit?

Is it a nipple or an entire raceway?

What is the application?

 

[hillbilly1]

Also are all conductors in the raceway the same size?

 

[SEO]

I agree with iwire. However if it is not NEC related you can install as many as will fit into the conduit.

 

[220/221]

Is this a trick question?

 

[Pav3rTech]

Nods... I'm With Iwire! Not enough information. Too many variables can change the answer. Can't safely assume or guess anything when doing these calculations.:wink:

 

[220/221]

Can it ever really be more than one?

Even a 6/2 is pretty fat. You could probably physically stuff two of them in a short straight piece using wire lube.

You certainly can't get more than one 6/3

I would assume that there are some 6/3 (UF?) that wouldn't fit at all.

 

[iwire]

I assumed the OP meant conductors, if they really mean cables I would say none.

 

[Pav3rTech]

I am guessing he is refering to single conductor 6awg still the jacket composition determines what is acceptable.:-? Also the raceway is still in question as well. Pretty sure that emt and rigid have a different number of conductors allowed.:roll:

That being said he did say "cables" so I'm not sure what he was asking for sure.