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Cable Sizing Calculator

Power Cable Sizing Tool

Power cable sizing calculator — considers load current, cable length, installation method, ambient temperature to auto suggest cable size. Includes voltage drop check, derating factors, and IEC 60364-5-52 compliance.

BNBC 2020 Part VIII Sec 1.3.21IEC 60364-5-52BS 7671 Appendix 4

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How to Use

Follow these simple steps to get started

Step 1

Enter load current (Amp) and cable length (m)

Step 2

Select installation method (Tray, Conduit, Direct Buried)

Step 3

Enter ambient temperature and grouping factor

Step 4

View recommended cable size and voltage drop %

Step 5

Derating factors are applied automatically

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Who Needs This

Electrical Design Engineer
Contractor/Installer
Project Engineer
Maintenance Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

According to BNBC 2020: Lighting = 3%, Power = 5%, Combined = 4%.

Ambient temperature, grouping, installation method, soil thermal resistivity — all are considered.

Both are supported. Copper is 1.68x more conductive — so smaller size is needed.

Motor cable must consider starting current (6-8x). A special factor is applied.

Yes, PVC (70°C) and XLPE (90°C) — temperature rating differs.

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