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Does this wire gauge vs amps vs feet look good to everyone?

Would have to verify each point to know for sure.
Too much work for me, but maybe someone will.
 
I dont know if I could call that the bible either.

I wouldnt be ok with 4 AWG at a length of 19 feet carrying 100 Amperes.

Nor would I be ok with 2/0 at 79 feet at 200 Amperes.
yes Im looking at 10% V drop
Perhaps its me.
 
Is it accurate? Nice to have a chart like this if it is...

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Formula
In general, we use the following formula to calculate the thickness of battery cables:

Current (Amp.) x distance x 0.2 = cable mm2 (square-millimeter)

Example 1: a 30Amp battery charger. is at a distance of 3.5 meters from the battery. The formula: 30x3.5x0.2 = 21mm2.
If the result of this formula is not a common diameter, we recommend using the next cable thickness.

Really its easy
Formula is base on 12 volt Cable
30Amps x 3.5meter x0.2volt drop lost= 21mm2
So after that you can do this

30x3.5x0.2 = 21mm2. On 12 vol
30x3.5x0.2 = 21mm2. :2 = 10.6mm2 24 volt
30x3.5x0.2 = 21mm2 :4 =. 5.3 mm2 on 48 volt.

After mm2 you can look awg wat usa use for wire.

A foot is equal to 12 inches, or in other words: a foot is equal to 12 x 2.54 cm = 30.48 cm. If we convert meters to feet, this means that 1 meter is equal to 3.28 feet.

Print it out and hang it up on the wall .
Easy to have it by hand
 

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