In india the power supply is always in multiple of 11,
eg.220 V, 440 V...
what is the reason?

Answer Posted / vinodmalik2009

There is no specific technical reason for the adoptation of
the voltage in multiple of 11, it is just to standardise
for manufacturing of different fittings, insulators or
other switchgears accordingly to limit the varieties.

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