what size wire do i need to run for a electric stove?

Answer 1

You need NM-B (or "romex") cable, not THHN. If you use THHN it must be put in conduit. The wire size is at least 8AWG (use 8/3 with ground, and a 4 prong receptacle) for 40A, and 6AWG for 50A (not 60!). A stove receptacle is rated for 50A and cannot be placed on a 60A circuit, and 6AWG romex is NOT rated for 60A.

Most stove nameplates do not have a max breaker listed. It will usually have a wattage rating. If you divide by 240V to get amps, you will get a large number. This is not needed for your circuit. The national electrical code (section 220.55) indicates how big the circuit needs to be based on the nameplate rating. Without getting into the details, it works out that a 40A circuit is good for a stove with a nameplate up to 16kW. If you need a bigger circuit, you can use 6AWG wire for 50A. You cannot go bigger than 50A.

Answer 2

Electric Stove Sizes

Answer 3

Most likely you will need #8 copper AWG (American Wire Gage) THHN (type of wire - THHN is a very common wire in a residence) Unless your stove requires more than 40 amps (this would not be likely) then you would need #6 copper AWG THHN. If you look at the spec name plate ( a 4X4 plate on the back of the stove close to the cord) it should say "Max crt bkr --- 40"
well if it says this then you can use #8 AWG
if it says "Max crt bkr ---60" Then you will need # 6 AWG

crt = circuit - bkr = breaker

Answer 4

I would also suggest that you get an Electrical Permit from the local Building Department so they can inspect your work and be sure its was properly done.

Remember the saying: If you don't know how to cook, stay out of the kitchen.

Answer 5

you need a 220V cord which the outlet connector will look like three lines faceing in towards the center, kind of like a triangle.

Answer 6

Do what h2o says.