4 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire
Cross-linked polyethylene building wire rated for direct burial service entrance and for wet or dry raceways. Rated 600 V, 90 C.
- Conductor: stranded copper
- Voltage rating: 600 V
- Temperature rating: 90 C
- Listing: UL Listed, c(UL) Listed, RoHS Compliant
Per foot at 25 ft$2.24/ft

Spools ship by Thu, Oct 8. Cut lengths ship 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 | 85 A (NEC Table 310.16, 75 C column) |
|---|---|
| Largest breaker | 85 A, or the next standard size up where NEC 240.4(B) allows. With 60 C rated terminals (the NEC 110.14(C) default at 100 A or less unless the equipment is marked 75 C) it is 70 A. |
| Voltage drop at 100 ft | 5.24 V, 2.2 percent at 85 A and 240 V single phase |
| Run length for 3 percent drop | About 135 ft one way at 85 A and 240 V |
| Outside diameter | 0.352 in |
Questions about this size
- What breaker can 4 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire go on?
- Its ampacity is 85 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. With 60 C rated terminals (the NEC 110.14(C) default at 100 A or less unless the equipment is marked 75 C) it is 70 A.
- How far can I run it before voltage drop is a problem?
- At 85 A on a 240 V single phase circuit, about 135 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 it be buried directly in the ground?
- Yes. It is rated for direct burial; the minimum cover is in NEC Table 300.5 (24 in. for direct burial under the general condition).
- 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 | XLP/USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 4 AWG |
| Conductors | 1 |
| Conductor | copper |
| Stranding | stranded |
| Insulation | XLPE |
| Voltage rating | 600 V |
| Temperature rating | 90 C |
| Listing | UL Listed, c(UL) Listed, RoHS Compliant |
| Nominal O.D. | 0.352 in |
| Ampacity, NEC Table 310.16, 75 C column | 85 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.
Other gauges of this wire
From $/ft- 14 AWG14 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Solid Copper WireOn request
- 14 AWG14 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$0.3686
- 12 AWG12 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Solid Copper WireOn request
- 12 AWG12 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$0.4656
- 10 AWG10 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Solid Copper Wire$0.4850
- 10 AWG10 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$0.7760
- 8 AWG8 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$1.02
- 6 AWG6 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$1.74
- 3 AWG3 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$2.79
- 2 AWG2 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$4.63
- 1 AWG1 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$3.78
- 1/0 AWG1/0 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$4.89
- 2/0 AWG2/0 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$6.09
- 3/0 AWG3/0 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$7.53
- 4/0 AWG4/0 AWG USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$9.34
- 250 kcmil250 kcmil USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$10.08
- 350 kcmil350 kcmil USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$13.78
- 400 kcmil400 kcmil USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$15.68
- 500 kcmil500 kcmil USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$18.93
- 600 kcmil600 kcmil USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$25.99
- 750 kcmil750 kcmil USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 Stranded Copper Wire$37.73
