How to calculate the size of cables (all minium/copper) for a particular load

Answer Posted / b janardhana rao

Normally in alluminium 1 sqmm we consider 1 amp, In copper we consider 1.5 Amps. And also its depends on wire of Insulation. Amps withstand the insulation. Isulation is good we can put it more Amps. So its depends on insulation of the cable.

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