how we can calculate cable size for any load & any type of
cable material ?

Answer Posted / karim

Cable Size calculation:

1. Calculate total (maximum) load current.
2. Add extra margine 40-50% in Total Current calculation.
3. Select cable according to current carring capacity from
cable manufacturer manual.

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