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What Jim said. Check your local electrical code. Most all local codes are based on the national electric code. So mostly everywhere is similar. It will tell you what depth to bury, wire size for amperage, etc.
I just did what you contemplate and dug a 36" deep trench 100' in two days with a rented trencher and a 4" trench shovels -these things are great! I used 3" grey plastic conduit - which was the cheapest part of the job- it is WAY easier to pull wire through the bigger the diameter.
Regarding outlets and circuits. It only took me 1 year to want more outlets. And I installed plenty, with a big elaborate shop design plan. This spring, I get to open up last years some Sheetrock and put in more wiring... hint, hint.
Also call before you dig...
I just did what you contemplate and dug a 36" deep trench 100' in two days with a rented trencher and a 4" trench shovels -these things are great! I used 3" grey plastic conduit - which was the cheapest part of the job- it is WAY easier to pull wire through the bigger the diameter.
Regarding outlets and circuits. It only took me 1 year to want more outlets. And I installed plenty, with a big elaborate shop design plan. This spring, I get to open up last years some Sheetrock and put in more wiring... hint, hint.
Also call before you dig...