What is the maximum number of degrees of bends allowed in a conduit section between openings?

• A. No more than a total of 360 degrees worth of bends between openings, regardless of distance
• B. No more than 180 degrees
• C. No bends allowed
• D. Depends on material

Answer: (A)

When pulling conductors through a conduit run, there’s a limit on how many bends you can have between access points. The total amount of bend angles in that section cannot exceed 360 degrees. This keeps the pull path manageable and reduces the risk of damaging the conductors or making the pull impossible. You can mix different bend angles (for example, four 90-degree elbows add up to 360, or other combinations that total 360 or less), but once you reach 360, you’d need a pull point to continue.

This rule isn’t about distance or material—it's a universal limit to maintain a workable pull. So you could have up to 360 degrees of bends, but not more.