for 50KW motor p=50 I = 50x 1.2 (thumb rule) =60 A Size of cable :

How to calculate the current carrying capacity of
electrical cables

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for 50KW motor
p=50
I = 50x 1.2 (thumb rule)
=60 A

Size of cable : 60x0.2(thumb rule)
: 12

so min size of cable req. 12 sqmm.

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