CONDUIT SIZING
A very easy to use calculator to determine the size of conduit for an installation.
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 | |||