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	Subject - load Chad036 I have a basement that I am going to need a subpanel in with three 15 amp circuits, one twenty amp circuit and one 30 amp circuit..what size breaker will I have to run out of the main panel to satisfy that load demand and what guage wire would work for that? Chad036 not sure if it is important, but it is one lighting circuit, a family room circuit, a bedroom circuit, a bathroom cicuit, and a heat pump JimmyDee Without knowing the exact load, I would feel safe running a 60 amp cable to it and breaker size of 60 amp. You may be able to get by on less but this will cover it for sure. Jim Chad036 ok thanks, thats what I was thinking Chad036 would 6/3 awg work? lctrc789 If you are running a tail panel (sub panel) from an existing panel, YES 6-3 w gr will work. Remember this is tail panel and the grounds and nuetrals will have to be separated at the tail panel. If you run a 60 amp you will have room for some future use should you need it. Good luck