Junction Box Fill Calculator

Quickly calculate the minimum volume required for electrical device and outlet boxes according to National Electrical Code (NEC) Section 314.16.

Box Contents Input

1. Circuit Conductors (Hot / Neutral Wires)

2. Equipment Grounding Wires

3. Devices (Switches / Outlets)

Enter the count of device yokes connected to each wire size:

4. Fitting Allowances

Required Box Volume

Minimum Volume Required

0.00 in³

NEC Section 314.16 code-compliant capacity

Detailed Calculation Breakdown:

Conductor Wires:0.00 in³
Device Allowances:0.00 in³
Ground Wires:0.00 in³
Cable Clamps:0.00 in³
Support Fittings:0.00 in³

Compatible Standard Box Sizes:

3 x 2 x 2 Device Box

3 x 2 x 2 in

10 in³

4 x 2-1/8 x 1-7/8 Handy Box

4 x 2-1/8 x 1-7/8 in

10.3 in³

3 x 2 x 2-1/4 Device Box

3 x 2 x 2-1/4 in

10.5 in³

4 x 1-1/4 Round/Octagonal

4 x 1-1/4 in

12.5 in³

3 x 2 x 2-1/2 Device Box

3 x 2 x 2-1/2 in

12.5 in³

4 x 2-1/8 x 2-1/8 Handy Box

4 x 2-1/8 x 2-1/8 in

13 in³

3 x 2 x 2-3/4 Device Box

3 x 2 x 2-3/4 in

14 in³

4 x 1-1/2 Round/Octagonal

4 x 1-1/2 in

15.5 in³

4 x 1-1/4 Square

4 x 1-1/4 in

18 in³

3 x 2 x 3-1/2 Device Box

3 x 2 x 3-1/2 in

18 in³

4 x 1-1/2 Square

4 x 1-1/2 in

21 in³

4 x 2-1/8 Round/Octagonal

4 x 2-1/8 in

21.5 in³

4-11/16 x 1-1/2 Square

4-11/16 x 1-1/2 in

29.5 in³

4 x 2-1/8 Square

4 x 2-1/8 in

30.3 in³

4-11/16 x 2-1/8 Square

4-11/16 x 2-1/8 in

42 in³

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Disclaimer: This tool provides calculations based on standard National Electrical Code (NEC) values. Always verify box volumes and conduit entries with your local authority having jurisdiction.