Cable Size Calculation
1. Basic Formula (3 Phase Load)
Current (A)=Power (kw) * 1000/( sqrt 3 * Voltage* PF* Efficiency)
2. Example - Motor Cable Size
→ Given
Motor Power = 7.5kW
Voltage = 415V
Power Factor = 0.8
Efficiency =0.9
3. Step 1: Calculate Current
Current = 7500 /(1.732 * 415 * 0.8 * 0.9)
→ Current = 14A - 15A
→ Current = 14-15 A
3. Select Cable Size (Copper)
Current (A)
Copper Cable Size
→ For 15 A motor → 2.5 sqmm Cu cable
Up to 10 A-1.5 sqmm
Up to 16 A-2.5 sqmm
Up to 25 A+4 sq mm
4. Aluminium Cable Selection
(Practically site 4 sqmm लेते है for safety) Aluminium cable approx 1.5 times copper size 2.5 sqmm C u Right arrow 4 sqmm Al
Up to 35 A-6 sqmm
Up to 50 A-10 sq mm
4 sqmm Cu 6 sqmm Al
For 15 A motor→25 sqmm Cu cable (Practically site u 4 sqmm ad for
5. Voltage Drop Check (Important)
Voltage Dcrop ( V)= √3* ILR (प्रेसने L = length in km)
6. Quick Thumb Rules (Site Use)
1 HP motor 1.5-2.5 sqmm Cu
5 HP motor 4 sqmm Cu
Technician Practical Tips:
7.5 HP motor → 4-6 sqmm Cu
Long cable = Size increase 외
10 HP motor 6 sqmm Cu
Underground cable Derating factor apply
High temperature- Bigger size required
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