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How Many Wires Fit in 1-1/2 in RMC?

Largest same-size THHN counts for 1-1/2 in RMC, with notes on heavy-wall conduit use cases beyond percent fill.
Raceway
RMC
Trade size
1-1/2 in
Default limit
40% for 3 or more
Method
Chapter 9 area

Same-Size THHN Counts

Uniform conductor examples for quick planning. Mixed pulls need the calculator.

Conductor sizeInsulationLargest passing countFill at that countCaveat
14 AWGTHHN / THWN-28539.8%Uniform-size example only
12 AWGTHHN / THWN-26239.8%Uniform-size example only
10 AWGTHHN / THWN-23939.7%Uniform-size example only
8 AWGTHHN / THWN-22238.9%Uniform-size example only
6 AWGTHHN / THWN-21639.2%Uniform-size example only
4 AWGTHHN / THWN-21039.8%Uniform-size example only
2 AWGTHHN / THWN-2739.1%Uniform-size example only
How Many Wires Fit in 1-1/2 in RMC?. Counts are computed from the same fill engine as the calculator and rounded down to the largest passing whole count.

What the 1-1/2 in RMC Count Actually MeansSame-size THHN planning counts using RMC internal area. For mixed pulls or other insulation types, use the calculator with RMC selected.

Run mixed-size conduit fill

Adjacent Trade Sizes

How 12 AWG THHN counts change across neighboring RMC sizes.

Trade size12 AWG THHN count10 AWG THHN count8 AWG THHN count
1-1/4 in452816
1-1/2 in (this page)623922
Largest passing same-size 12 AWG THHN counts for neighboring RMC trade sizes.

Where 1-1/2 in RMC Is Used

RMC installation context for 1-1/2 in.

RMC is the heavy-wall option for severe physical protection and many exposed outdoor or industrial runs. Fill counts for 1-1/2 in RMC are still Chapter 9 area math — protection rating is why you chose RMC, not the wire count.

Weight, threading and cost differ sharply from EMT. Do not size the pull from an EMT chart and then buy RMC.

What Changes the Count

Checks that matter for RMC — not a shared six-bullet list.

  • Use RMC Table 4 area

    RMC internal area is not interchangeable with EMT or IMC at the same trade size for precise counts.

  • Physical protection is the product reason

    If you need RMC for protection, fill is the second question. Passing fill in EMT does not make EMT acceptable in that location.

  • Nipple 60 percent rule

    Short nipples not over 24 inches may use 60 percent fill. Longer RMC runs use 53/31/40 percent.

  • Mixed pulls

    Sum group areas for mixed sizes. The uniform table is a starting chart only.

1-1/2 in RMC FAQs

How many wires fit in 1-1/2 inch RMC?
Use the same-size THHN counts on this page, then verify mixed pulls in the conduit fill calculator with RMC selected.
Why choose RMC if fill is similar to other conduits?
For physical protection and listing suitability, not because it holds dramatically more wire at the same trade size.
Do grounds count in RMC fill?
Yes. Equipment grounding conductors count toward fill.