how to caculate cable size for given amperes

Answer Posted / bala.a

Mr. Virendra this formula is applicable for busbar only
not for cables . as per your statment 10 sq mm cu cable
suitable for 16 A only . PLEASE GO AND CHECK with cable
manufacture catalouge. the 10 sq mm Al cable suitable for
+_ 40A .

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