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Calculate shore power load, voltage drop, and cord sizing for 30A/50A marine service connections
Input Parameters
Shore Power Service
30A / 120V
50A / 240V
Total AC Load (watts)
Cord Length (ft)
Wire Gauge (AWG)
10 AWG
8 AWG
6 AWG
4 AWG
Calculate
Results
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Load Current
amps
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Voltage Drop
V
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Voltage Drop
%
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Status
Note:
Per ABYC E-11 standards. Always verify with a licensed marine electrician.
Reference
ABYC E-11: Max 3% voltage drop for boat feeders 30A service: 120V single phase 50A service: 240V split phase Vdrop = I × R × L × 2