why we usually call 415 volts instead of 440 volts

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why we usually call 415 volts instead of 440 volts..

Answer / divya

instead of losses

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why we usually call 415 volts instead of 440 volts..

Answer / keval

Becoz of the tolerance of 10% allowed....

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why we usually call 415 volts instead of 440 volts..

Answer / rawat

For 230v single phase, 3phase will be 440v and for 240v the 3- phase will be 415v.

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