Conduit Bends Between Pull Points (360-Degree Rule)

Sums up to six conduit bend angles and checks the NEC 358.26 (and matching Chapter 3 .26) limit of 360 degrees of total bend (four quarter bends) between pull points, with the equivalent quarter-bend count and the verdict to add a pull point. An offset counts both of its bends and a saddle all three; the AHJ governs.

total_deg = sum of the entered bend angles; quarter_bends_eq = total_deg / 90; verdict: total_deg <= 360 within limit, else insert a pull point.

Maximum bends between pull points (360 degrees / four quarter bends), NEC 2023 358.26 and the matching Chapter 3 .26 sections, by name.

NEC is free to read at nfpa.org/freeaccess. No run between pull points may contain more than 360 degrees of total bend; an offset counts both of its bends and a saddle all three.

Estimate. AHJ and licensed electrician govern. Verify against the NEC edition adopted in your jurisdiction.

Field names used by the API: bend1_deg, bend2_deg, bend3_deg, bend4_deg, total_deg, quarter_bends_eq, within_limit

• 360-degree limit the sum of all bends between pull points (boxes, conduit bodies, fittings) may not exceed 360 degreesNEC 358.26 and matching .26 sections
• Bend counting an offset = its two bends, a saddle = its three bends; equivalent quarter bends = total / 90NEC Chapter 3 raceway articles