MIN. SIZE OF EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (EGC)
for Grounding Raceway & Equipment

Rating or setting of Automatic Overcurrent Device (OCPD) in Circuit ahead of Equipment [i.e Circuit Breaker]. Not exceeding (Amps)

Size (AWG or kcmil)

Copper Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum
15 14 12
20 12 10
30 10 8
40 10 8
60 10 8

100

8

6

200

6

4

300

4

2

400

3

1

500

2

1/0

600

1

2/0

800

1/0

3/0

1000

2/0

4/0

1200

3/0

250 kcmil

1600

4/0

350 kcmil

2000

250 kcmil

400 kcmil
*Ref: Table 250-122
*See installation restrictions in Section 250-120.