I want formula to calculate cable size as per load given in
kw & amp.I searched many sites but didn't right answer.Plz
reply me asap.

Answer Posted / s.venkatraman

hai am also no exact answer
may be
eg 5HP motor select cable size 2.5sqmm cu cable, r 4 sqmm
Al cable.
work out
5Hp motor taken 90% full load current 7 amps.
that current * 5 times = 35 Amps (motor not run in full load
its my experiance)
2.5sqmm cu cable full load withstand current 36A
4sqmm Al cable full load with stand current 34A
so we choice Cu r Al cable

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