200 ft Extension Cord – Full Overview Report

EXTENSION CORD SIZE CHART: UNDERSTAND CORD GAUGE AND AMPS

200 ft Extension Cord  – After a recent internet search, we realized that people needed a definitive size chart for extension cords. Understanding thread gauge is complex in some situations. This chart explains how the cord gauge and length of an extension cord affect its ability to deliver power to a corded tool. Are you using a 15 amp tool? How about a complete 20 amp tool? We can help you figure out the length and gauge of the extension cord that allows you to continue.

EXTENSION CORD SIZE CHART – CORD GAUGE VS LENGTH

That’s right, and we give you the table right from the start without having to read paragraphs of text. Please see below if you need to know more about AWG or American Wire Gauge. However, if you want to know what gauge extension cord you need to handle a particular number of amps or how long you can run an extension cord without losing power, here you go. Gaining a solid understanding of wire gauge and amps and how they are interrelated can protect your tools and keep you safe. Always try to keep the cord outdoor of the house.

We break down our charts by extension cord length because that’s where most people start looking for the correct gauge of cord:

100-foot extensions

If you want to use a 100-foot long extension cord, you have to consider that you are essentially creating a massive amount of resistance. With that in mind, you generally won’t see 100-foot cables exceeding the 15 amp (15 amp) rating.

CURRENT CONSUMPTION   MINIMUM CABLE    VOLTAGE DROP

20A                                                 10 gauge                            4.00%

15A                                                 12 gauge                            5.00%*

12A                                                 12 gauge                            4.00%

10A                                                 12 gauge                            3.33%

50-foot extensions

CURRENT CONSUMPTION MINIMUM CABLE VOLTAGE DROP

20A                                                 12 gauge                           3.33%

15A                                                 14 gauge                           3.88%

12A                                                 14 gauge                           3.10%

10A                                                 14 gauge                           2.58%

25-foot extensions

CURRENT CONSUMPTION MINIMUM CABLE VOLTAGE DROP

20A                                                 14 gauge                       2.58%

15A                                                 14 gauge                       1.94%

12A                                                  14 gauge                       1.55%

10A                                                  14 gauge                       1.29%

Product Details

Safe and effective sturdy extension cord

The Iron Forge Cable 200Ft Outdoor Extension Cord is the perfect versatile power cord for your indoor and outdoor electrical needs. The heavy-duty 12-gauge cord can handle everything from electrical equipment to everyday appliances. And the 200ft cord length gives you plenty of reach around your yard or home.

The design for outdoor use.

Whether you need to power a leaf blower, lawnmower, pressure washer, weed killer, power drill, power saw, or even Christmas lights, this extension cord is designed to meet all your outdoor needs. Free. The vinyl jacket protects the cable from moisture, abrasion and sunlight. The yellow colour of the lanyard is evident for added safety. And the grip offers reinforced tips that won’t bend or break when you use them.

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ASSUMPTIONS FOR SIZING EXTENSION LENGTH

For the extension cord size chart calculations, we assume a 120V single phase with a power factor of 1. We also use Table 9 in Chapter 9 of the 2014 NEC for the impedance and voltage drop calculations.

We also allow up to a 5% voltage drop, which some people might consider too high. That being the case, only one of our recommendations reached this level, the 12-gauge 100-foot extension cord with a total draw of 15A. That might be an unusual app for some, but we felt it made for a great storyline. It helps you understand what happens when a 100-foot extension cord is used on a high current draw tool.

WHY UNDERSTANDING WIRE SIZE AND AMPS IS IMPORTANT

Everyone on a job or renovation site has some experience using extension cords. However, for more powerful tools that need it, just touching the temporary power pole or a nearby outlet isn’t enough. You want to make sure that if your agency calls for 15 amps, you get 15 amps. Use an extension cord that is not the correct thickness (gauge), and you will “starve” your tool.

But you are also doing something worse. First, it can strain the tool’s motor, causing it to work harder to draw the energy it needs to operate. Think of it like trying to breathe through a straw. If this straw is not large enough to provide air, you will have difficulty breathing. It’s your tool in an incorrectly sized extension cord.