Question: how many wires fit in 1 conduit?
Answer: By National Electrical Code, 1″ EMT can handle (35) 14 gauge wires (THWN, THHN) or (26) 12 gauge wires, or (17) 10 gauge wires, or (9) 8 gauge wires, or (7) 6 gauge wires, or (4) 4 gauge wires, or (3) [3 or 2] gauge wires, or (1) [1 gauge through 4/0 or 250 mcm through 350 mcm] wire.