MC Cable Weight

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The Metal Clad Cable Weight calculator estimates the total weight of metal clad cable based on the size/type (MC) of the cable and the length (L).

POUNDS PER 1,000 FEET
14/2-Solid	78
14/3-Solid	96
14/4-Solid	114
12/2-Stranded	110
12/2-Solid	105
12/3-Stranded	137
12/3-Solid	131
12/4-Stranded	164
12/4-Solid	157
10/2-Stranded	159
10/2-Solid	152
10/3-Solid	193
10/4-Stranded	243
10/4-Solid	233
8/2-Stranded	234
8/3-Stranded	298
8/4-Stranded	370
6/2-Stranded	332
6/3-Stranded	433
6/4-Stranded	536
4/3-Stranded	635
4/4-Stranded	799
3/3-Stranded	785
3/4-Stranded	987
2/3-Stranded	933
2/4-Stranded	1182

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

(MC) Metal Clad Cable Size / Type
(L) Length of MC Cable

Metal Clad Cable Weight(w): The calculator returns the estimated weight in pounds. However this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

Metal clad cable is either a smooth or corrugated factory assembled cable containing insulated circuits (wires). The relationship between the weight of Metal Clad Cable and the length is shown in the attached table based on industry standards.

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