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    Jun 20, 2008, 12:13 PM
    What size metal conduit should I use?
    I have a cable 1.1 Inches in diameter. The National Electric Code says that a metal conduit cannot be filled more than 60%. It must have 40% of its space free. What size conduit should I use?
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    Jun 20, 2008, 12:27 PM
    Not enough info to answer your question. What conduit type are you planning to use?
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    Nov 22, 2008, 06:06 PM

    A quick and dirty answer is the largest you can especially if you have to pull the cable around any corners. I assume that due to the size that it is stranded. I personally would only think 2 inch or greater having pulled many miles of cable in my life.
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