1/3 MC Copper Cable
Metal clad cable with THHN conductors and a green ground inside an interlocked aluminum armor, for feeders and branch circuits without conduit.
Per foot at 25 ft$15.71/ft

Ships by Fri, Oct 9
For an order placed now. Orders after 12 PM ET, and on weekends and holidays, count from the next business day.
You get a tracking number by email the day it ships.
Free UPS Ground shipping from $499 to the lower 48. A reel over 150 lb ships by freight, charged in the cart.
Cut wire is final sale. Uncut spools can come back within 30 days for a 15 percent restocking fee. Returns policy
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At a glance
| Ampacity | 130 A (NEC Table 310.16, 75 C column) |
|---|---|
| Largest breaker | 130 A, or the next standard size up where NEC 240.4(B) allows |
| Voltage drop at 100 ft | 4.00 V, 1.7 percent at 130 A and 240 V single phase |
| Run length for 3 percent drop | About 175 ft one way at 130 A and 240 V |
| Outside diameter | 1.262 in |
Questions about this size
- What breaker can 1/3 MC Copper Cable go on?
- Its ampacity is 130 A (75 C column of NEC Table 310.16). The breaker can be that size, or the next standard size up where NEC 240.4(B) allows it. Derate first for more than three current-carrying conductors or high ambient heat.
- How far can I run it before voltage drop is a problem?
- At 130 A on a 240 V single phase circuit, about 175 ft one way keeps the drop at 3 percent, the figure an informational note to NEC 210.19(A) suggests for branch circuits. Try other loads in the voltage drop calculator.
- Can I buy it by the foot?
- Yes, cut to length in whole feet from 25 ft, or on 500 ft spools. Cut wire is final sale; uncut spools can be returned within 30 days.
Full specifications
| Type | MC cable |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 1/3 |
| Conductors | 3 |
| Conductor | copper |
| Stranding | stranded |
| Nominal O.D. | 1.262 in |
| Ampacity, NEC Table 310.16, 75 C column | 130 A |
| Sold by the foot | From 25 ft to 5,000 ft, in whole feet |
| Standard spools | 500 ft |
| Ships in | 1 to 2 business days from the order day |
Insulation, ratings, listing and weight are confirmed from the manufacturer's sheet with your quote.
Spec sheet on request.
Questions
- What is the smallest cut?
- 25 ft for this product, in whole feet, up to 5,000 ft per row. Each length ships on its own coil.
- Can I return cut wire?
- No. Cut wire is final sale. Uncut, unopened spools and boxes can come back within 30 days for a 15 percent restocking fee.
- When does it ship?
- The ship dates beside Add to cart are for this product and count business days in Eastern time. You get a tracking number by email the day it ships.
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- 2/42/4 MC Copper Cable$15.52
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- 4/0 AWG 3C4/0 AWG 3C MC Copper Cable$44.32
- 4/0 AWG 4C4/0 AWG 4C MC Copper Cable$51.53
