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Extension cords must be sized properly to be able to safely carry the power needed by any electrical device. When it comes to stationary woodworking equipment, this is an especially important consideration. |
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Amp Rating |
Volts |
Cord Length in Feet |
Minimum Cord Gauge |
6-10 |
120 |
to 25 |
18 AWG |
6-10 |
120 |
25-50 |
16 AWG |
6-10 |
120 |
50-100 |
14 AWG |
6-10 |
120 |
100-150 |
12 AWG |
10-12 |
120 |
to 25 |
16 AWG |
10-12 |
120 |
25-50 |
16 AWG |
10-12 |
120 |
50-100 |
14 AWG |
10-12 |
120 |
100-150 |
12 AWG |
12-16 |
120 |
to 25 |
14 AWG |
12-16 |
120 |
25-50 |
12 AWG |
Extention cords over 50-feet in length are not commonly recommended for amp loads in the 12-16 or higher range. |
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6-10 |
240 |
to 50 |
18 AWG |
6-10 |
240 |
50-100 |
16 AWG |
6-10 |
240 |
100-200 |
14 AWG |
6-10 |
240 |
200-300 |
12 AWG |
10-12 |
240 |
to 50 |
16 AWG |
10-12 |
240 |
50-100 |
16 AWG |
10-12 |
240 |
100-200 |
14 AWG |
10-12 |
240 |
200-300 |
12 AWG |
12-16 |
240 |
to 50 |
14 AWG |
12-16 |
240 |
50-100 |
12 AWG |
240-Volt extention cables longer than 100-feet are not generally recommended. Back to the Reference Directory
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