How many conductors does each yoke or strap containing devices in a device box count as?

In electrical installations, a yoke or strap that contains devices such as switches, outlets, or similar components is crucial to understanding how conductors are counted for wiring purposes. Each yoke or strap serves as a mounting point for the devices and plays a significant role in the overall electrical setup.

When determining the number of conductors that each yoke or strap counts as, it is essential to recognize that a single device box typically allows for a combination of both the power feed and the return path for the electrical current. This encompasses the hot (live) conductor and the neutral conductor for each device. Additionally, if a grounding conductor is also included in the setup, this adds to the count.

Thus, each yoke or strap containing devices is counted as two conductors—the hot and the neutral. If grounding conductors are considered in your specific application, they may further affect conductor counts, but conventionally, when just considering standard devices without diving into additional specifics about the grounding, the count remains at two conductors for each yoke or strap. This understanding is foundational in electrical wiring practices, ensuring safe and compliant installations.