Requirements for Ground Conductor in Motor Applications
Following is a list of requirements for ground conductors in motor circuits.
This information is based on UL requirements. Please consult NEC and local
codes for further requirements.
Requirements for Ground Conductor in Motor Applications
AMP RATING OF MOTOR (FLA)
COPPER WIRE RANGE FOR GROUND
FROM
TO
FROM
TO
3.76
5
12AWG
14AWG
5.1
7.5
10AWG
14AWG
7.6
10
10AWG
12AWG
10.1
15
10AWG
10AWG
15.1
25
8AWG
10AWG
25.1
50
6AWG
8AWG
50.1
75
4AWG
6AWG
75.1
100
3AWG
6AWG
100.1
125
2AWG
4AWG
125.1
150
1AWG
4AWG
150.1
200
1AWG
3AWG
200.1
250
1\0
2AWG
250.1
266.6
1\0
1AWG
266.7
300
2\0
1AWG
300.1
333.3
2\0
1\0
333.4
400
3\0
1\0
400.1
500
3\0
2\0
500.1
533.3
3\0
3\0
533.4
600
250MCM
3\0
600.1
666.6
250MCM
4\0
666.7
800
350MCM
4\0
800.1
833.3
350MCM
250MCM
833.4
1000
400MCM
250MCM
1000.1
1250
500MCM
350MCM
1250.1
1333.3
500MCM
400MCM
1333.4
1500
700MCM
400MCM
Notes:
#1. These values are for educational purposes only.
Due to the wide range of circuit applications, the author assumes no responsibility for the application of these values.