Ampacity chart for electronic cables

Derating Factor for Multi-Conductor Cable

No. of Cond.Factor(x amps)
2-50.8
6-150.7
16-300.5

 

 

 

Figures in this colour not to exceed 3 copper conductors based on @ 30°C ambient temperature.

For complete information and correction factors above 30°C ambient temperature, refer to the Canadian Electrical Code.

AMPACITY GUIDES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR LOW POWER ELECTRONIC COPPER CABLES

Cond.SizeAmpacity @
80°C90°C105°C125°C150°C200°C
246778910
228910111417
20101213141822
18151718202731
16192224263239

PER CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE FOR SINGLE CONDUCTORS

Cond.SizeAllowable Ampacity @
60°C90°C110°C125°C200°C
14 2015 2015 4030 4030 4530
12 2520 2520 5035 5040 5540
10 4030 4030 6545 7050 7555
8 5540 7045 8560 9065 10070
6 8055 10065 12080 12585 13595
4 10570 13585 160105 170115 180120
2 140100 180120 210135 225145 240165
1 165110 210140 245160 265170 280190
1/0 195125 245155 285190 305200 325225
2/0 225145 285185 330215 355230 370250
3/0 260165 330210 385245 410265 430285
4/0 300195 385235 445275 475310 510340
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