Raceway Fill with Mixed Conductor Sizes – NEC® Chapter 9 Explained (2026...
Raceway fill questions get tricky fast when you’re dealing with different conductor sizes, insulation types, and bare grounding conductors — and that’s exactly where most electricians get tripped up on exams. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through how to correctly calculate raceway fill when conductors are NOT all the same size , using the 2026 National Electrical Code® and the exact tables the NEC expects you to know. You’ll learn how to properly use: Chapter 9, Table 1 – Percentage fill requirements Chapter 9, Table 4 – Raceway internal areas Chapter 9, Table 5 – Insulated conductor areas Chapter 9, Table 8 – Bare and stranded conductor areas More importantly, you’ll learn how these tables work together , how to avoid common exam traps, and how to stay out of trouble when conductor types, insulation, and sizes don’t match. This is not memorization — this is understanding the NEC , so you can confidently work through journeyman and master electrician ex...