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350 MCM Copper is rated for 350 Amps at 90°C. However, standard commercial equipment and breaker terminations are almost always limited to 75°C, which sets the allowable ampacity at 310 Amps. This makes it the standard choice for 300-amp circuits. We always recommend confirming wire size and local code requirements with a licensed electrician or project engineer before purchasing.
For a standard 4-wire configuration (three phases and a neutral), a 3-inch conduit is the recommended minimum. Because of the weight and stiffness of 350 MCM, using a 3-inch pipe ensures you meet NEC fill requirements while allowing enough space for a safe, lubricated pull.
Note on Conduit Sizing: These recommendations are based on standard NEC 40% fill guidelines for general informational purposes. Always consult with a licensed electrician or project engineer to verify final conduit specifications and gauge size.
Not as a single conductor. At the standard 75°C rating, 350 MCM is rated for 310 Amps. To achieve a 400-amp rating, it is standard industry practice to run two 250 MCM or two 3/0 AWG conductors in parallel per phase. If you specifically prefer 350 MCM, running it in parallel provides even greater capacity and safety margins for 600A+ systems.
No. Like all THHN/THWN-2 products, 350 MCM must be installed in conduit (such as Schedule 40 PVC or Rigid Metal Conduit) for all underground applications. For burial without conduit, you must use a cable rated for direct burial, such as Type USE-2 or Aluminum URD.
The primary advantages are space efficiency and conductivity. 350 MCM Copper carries roughly the same amperage as 500 MCM Aluminum but has a significantly smaller diameter. This allows you to use smaller conduit and provides more room inside switchgear enclosures to "train" the wire into position, which is critical in tight commercial electrical rooms.
350 MCM Copper is very heavy, weighing approximately 1.16 lbs per foot. Because of this weight, we recommend using mechanical tuggers and high-capacity reel stands for installation. Ensure your pull-points and junction boxes are rated for the tension required to pull this gauge.
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