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Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this question. A cable's current-carrying capacity depends on various factors, including: the number of cores, its type of insulation, whether it's armoured or not, and the method of installation. Depending on these factors, the current-carrying capacity varies from around 14 A to around 21 A, but for specific information, you'll need to check out the appropriate Tables in BS7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis depends on the specific alloy and stranding of aluminum used. From the chart in the related link, 16 sq mm is between 5 and 6 gauge (AWG), size.
Another factor which must be taken into account is run length. I didn't find a chart for aluminum, but found one giving run lengths and amperage for copper. (based on the National Electrical Code in the United States). Aluminum will need slightly larger wire cross-sectional area for the same amperage and length. Quoting 8 gauge copper (which should have similar ampacity as 6 gauge AL): up to 50 ft at 40 amps. Up to 100 ft at 30 amps. Up to 150 ft at 20 amps. Check with your local codes for more specifics.
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∙ 12y ago6mm does not exists in either American or birmingan or British wire gauge. Th closer it can come is 6.020mm and that is12 gauge birmingan wire gauge. Per 1000 ' pound the weight is 35.9 . Th circular mills is.11880. For annealed copper AWG A 12 GAUGE THERE WILL BE 1.588 OHMS AT 20 DEGREES C there will be a 629.6 feet per ohm. for A 2 % drop single phase # 12 gauge at 500' is 1 amp at 100 ' is 8 amps.
CommentActually, 6 mm2 is indeed a standard conductor size in the UK (British 'Standard Wire Gauge' -SWG- is long-obsolete!). Its current-carrying capacity depends on various factors, such as the number of cores, type of insulation, whether armoured or not, and the method of installation. You will, therefore, need to consult the appropriate Tables in BS7671:2008, Requirements for Electrical Installations, for a specific answer.Wiki User
∙ 14y ago4 sq mm can carry approx copper wire safely upto 6 amps(4x1.5)
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What is the Current carrying capacity of 300sqmm copper wire?
in air it will be 665Amps.
What is AWG in cable?
American Wire Gauge. Measure the thickness of the cable.
What is a current-carrying wire?
A wire with some resistance and a voltage applied to it The amount of current I passing this wire is V/R
What happens to a wire if the current capacity is exceeded?
The wire overheats. In a bad case, a fire can be started. Note that, sometimes, current capacity is actually more a factor of insulation capacity rather than wire size.
How do you calculate the current capacity of a cable when the cable size is known?
The current-carrying capacity of a cable depends on a number of things in addition to its cross-sectional area; these include the type of conductor, number of cores, type of insulation, whether or not it is armoured, method of installation, etc. Accordingly, to determine its current-carrying capacity, you will need to refer to your national electrical code. For example, in the UK, BS 7671:2008 Requirements for Electrical Installations contains tables for all standard cable types, specifying current-carrying capacity, voltage drops, etc.
What is the current carrying capacity of silver wire?
The current capacity varies depending on the length and diameter of the wire
How do you calculate the current carrying capacity of cables?
if you know the gauge of the wire you can learn its current carrying capacity
What is the maximum current carrying capacity of 16 swg copper wire?
12 swg current carrying capacity
What is the current carrying capacity of ACSR conductor at 45 degree ambient?
To answer a current carrying capacity question the size of the wire has to be stated.
How do you relate ampere rating with copper wire?
The larger in diameter the wire is, the larger the current carrying capacity the wire has.
What is the Current carrying capacity of 190sqmm copper wire?
570amps on 3phase 415volts
Current carrying capacity of cable?
what is the current carrying capasity of 16mm cable
What happens to the current carrying capacity of a conductor when you change the frequency from 50hz to 60hz?
The current caring capacity of a wire is based on the physical size of the wire. The larger the diameter of the wire the more amperage the wire is allowed to carry.
What is the Current carrying capacity of 300sqmm copper wire?
in air it will be 665Amps.
What is the function of a wire gauge?
The gauge of a wire measures its cross-sectional area and helps determine its current carrying capacity.
35 sq mm copper wire current carrying capacity?
It can carry upto 100 Ampere.
What is the maximum current capacity of 4 sq mm copper wire?
I can say it is 29 Amps.But again it depends on the cable length.The more the cable length is the less the current carrying capacity will be.
