how to caculate cable size for given amperes

Answer Posted / amarnath

As per standards for Aluminium cable 1sq.mm can carry 1A.
and in case of Copper cable 1 sq.mm can carry 4A.

If theres any formula to calculate please do let me know as
well....

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