Question 6040 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
What volume allowance does the box fill table assign to each 12 AWG conductor?
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Correct answer to question 6040
- D: 2.25 cu in
Explanation
Table 314.16(B) assigns 2.25 cu in to each 12 AWG conductor, 2.00 cu in to 14 AWG, and 2.50 cu in to 10 AWG. Each conductor that originates outside the box and terminates or is spliced inside counts once.
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