how to select the cables based on amps ratings ?
how to calculate the amps and how to select the cable size



how to select the cables based on amps ratings ? how to calculate the amps and how to select the ca..

Answer / muhammed

first you calculat the load after that you calculate the current using this equation I= P/(ROOT3*V*POWER FACTOR)
after there is one cable selection table(available in google) using current rating check that cable and select the cable size

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