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CONDUIT SIZING

A very easy to use calculator to determine the size of conduit for an installation.
The contractor completes the number of cables column.
The calculator will then give the total factor value.  Then by referring to the conduit cable factors, the correct size of conduit can be selected.

Two calculator sheets are provided for:

  • Runs less than three metres

  • Runs over three metres or with bends

The example below shows a worked example for conduit length of less than three metres.
 

Conduit Sizing Calculator For Straight Runs Less Than 3m

Single PVC type

Size sq. mm

Factor per cable

No of cables

Total factors

SOLID

1

22

0

SOLID

1

27

0

SOLID

2.5

39

0

STRANDED

1.50

31

3

93

STRANDED

2.50

43

4

172

STRANDED

4.00

58

3

174

STRANDED

6.00

88

0

STRANDED

10.00

146

0

STRANDED

16.00

202

0

STRANDED

25.00

385

0

Sum of factors

439

Conduit diameter mm

Cable factor

To select the conduit required, refer to the guide to the left.

The conduit cable factor must be equal or above to the sum of factors value.

16

290

20

460

25

800

32

1400

38

1900

50

3500

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