A 3" x 2" 3 1/2" metal device box can hold a maximum of __________ 12 AWG conductors.

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According to the NEC, a 3" x 2" 3 1/2" metal device box can hold a maximum of 8 AWG conductors. The rule is to fill the box up to 60% of its volume, and each 12 AWG conductor takes up 2.25 cubic inches of space. With the given box size, there is only enough space for a maximum of 8 conductors.

A 3" X 2" 3 1/2" Metal Device Box Can