The industry standard for an electric stove is a 50 amp double-pole circuit breaker. However, some electric stoves have more burners, a bigger oven, and extra features, which would entail a greater amp draw. For example, the average electric stove with four burners can draw between 30 and 50 amps. However, bigger stoves with more features can draw greater than 60 amps. According to the NEC, any household cooking appliance rated at 12kW or less can be served by a 40A circuit. However, most electric stoves in average homes draw between 30 amps to 50 amps, so a 50 amp circuit breaker is usually recommended. It is important to match the amp rating of the circuit breaker with the amount of current the stove draws to prevent the breaker from tripping unnecessarily and to ensure safety. The recommended wire size for a 50-amp circuit breaker is 6-gauge wire for copper and 4-gauge wire for aluminum, while the recommended wire size for a 30-amp circuit breaker is 10-gauge wire for copper and 8-gauge wire for aluminum.