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Volt Drop

This document provides the formula and process for calculating voltage drop in electrical cables. The formula is: Voltage Drop = Current x Resistance x Length / Number of Runs. It lists the resistance and current ratings for various standard cable sizes to help determine the appropriate cable based on load and length. The simplified form of the voltage drop formula is Voltage Drop = Load x Resistance x Length / Number of Runs.

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Volt Drop

This document provides the formula and process for calculating voltage drop in electrical cables. The formula is: Voltage Drop = Current x Resistance x Length / Number of Runs. It lists the resistance and current ratings for various standard cable sizes to help determine the appropriate cable based on load and length. The simplified form of the voltage drop formula is Voltage Drop = Load x Resistance x Length / Number of Runs.

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VOLTAGE DROP CALCULATION

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Cable route length in metres l Resistance of cable in km R
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No of runs n
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Voltage drop in volts
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Cable size
Resistance
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Current ratings
(laid in ground)
[Amps]
4C x 6 mm
2
4.61 43
4C x10 mm
2
3.08 57
4C x16 mm
2
1.91 73
3.5C x 25 mm
2
1.2 97
3.5C x 35 mm
2
0.868 116
3.5C x 50 mm
2
0.641 134
3.5C x 70 mm
2
0.443 167
3.5C x 95 mm
2
0.32 199
3.5C x 120 mm
2
0.253 227
3.5C x 150 mm
2
0.206 255
3.5C x 185 mm
2
0.164 287
3.5C x 240 mm
2
0.125 333
3.5C x 300 mm
2
0.102 375



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