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Power Cables & Wires Technical Manual
9.2 Covered Conductors
Covered conductors are bare conductors with thin insulation covering

used for overhead power distribution system. These are used for
power distribution circuits that transverse along routes with heavy
tree growth. The covering does not fully insulate the conductor but it
is thick enough to reduce the chances of flashover whenever a tree
branch falls between the conductors. Covered conductor is also
commonly known as tree wire. Also, it helps minimize faults caused
by animals and enable distribution utilities to utilize conductor
configurations with tight spacing. Covered conductors are commonly
used as a cost-effective method for increasing overhead line
reliability.
The conductor materials are typically copper or aluminum or other

conductors designed to give a balance between strength and
conductivity such as ACSR. Tree wire is commonly covered by
insulating materials such as polyethylene, XLPE, or EPR. Insulation
thickness typically ranges from 30 to 150 mils. Tree wires must
always be treated as bare conductors. However, closer spacings are
allowed for this type of conductor.
While covered conductors help against trees, it has several setbacks

compared to bare conductors. The covering may be susceptible to
degradation due to ultraviolet radiation, tracking, and mechanical
effects that cause cracking. Also, covered conductors are susceptible
to burn-downs. Burn-down is when a conductor burns through or
melts and falls to the ground. A covered conductor line can suffer
burn-down due to lightning strikes, excessive tracking over time,
vibration fatigue or tree branches falling on the line. The risk of burn-
down can be reduced by suitable lightning protection systems,
reduction of electrical stresses, improved tree trimming, reduced
carbon black content in the sheath material, and proper installation
and tensioning.
The additional covering adds cost to the conductor such that a

covered conductor line would cost about at least 20% more than a
bare conductor line. Covered conductors are heavier and have larger
diameters so wind loading is higher than bare conductors. Also, a
damage cover makes it susceptible to corrosion, primarily from water.
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If water penetrates the covering, it settles at the low points and causes
corrosion since the covering prevents the trapped water from
evaporating. Water enters the conductor at pinholes caused by
lightning strikes, cover damage caused by abrasion, and at holes
pierced by connectors. In contrast, rain simply washes over bare
conductors and evaporation takes care of moisture.
There will be a low charging current flowing along the covered

conductor sheath since its surface is insulating but not fully insulated.
This arises because the sheath forms an insulating layer between the
high voltage conductor (metal) and the pin or post insulator to earth.
This current will normally be less than 0.3mA which flows phase-
phase or phase-ground. This current is held low to reduce tracking
and erosion, especially under polluted conditions. Metal helical ties
form an intermediate electrode and can cause discharge problems at
the ends if bare. Connecting helical ties with any insulating piercing
connectors (IPCs) or use of semi-conducting plastic ties eliminates
this problem.
For a covered conductor line, insulation piercing connectors (IPC) are

used. IPC contains teeth that penetrate through the insulation to have
contact with the conductor and complete a connection.
Tables 20 and 21 show the relevant data of Copper and ACSR

Covered Conductors, respectively.
Spacer cables are also alternatives to Covered Cables and perform

well in areas with dense trees. Spacer cables are of bundled
configuration using a messenger wire with a polymetric support
cradle holding up the three phases. The spacer cables’ reactive
impedance is smaller because it significantly reduces spacing than
typical overhead constructions.
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Table 20: Copper Single Layer Covered Conductors Data
Copper Weight Per

Size 1000 ft. (lbs.) DC
Cover O.D. Content Allowable
(AWG Stran- Resistance
Thick. Covered Per Ampacity
or ding Ω/1000
(mils) (mils) 1000 ft. XLPE PE +
kcmil) ft.@20°C
(lbs.)
6 7 30 238 81 90.3 90.3 0.503 130

4 7 30 285 128.9 140.8 140.8 0.316 175
2 7 45 373 204.9 227.1 227.1 0.199 230
1/0 7 60 477 326.1 363.3 363.3 0.125 305
2/0 7 60 522 410.9 453.3 453.3 0.0992 350
3/0 7 60 570 518.1 565.6 565.6 0.0788 405
4/0 7 60 626 653.3 707.6 707.6 0.0625 465
250 19 60 677 771.9 825.4 825.4 0.0530 520
300 19 60 729 926.2 984.6 984.6 0.0442 580
350 19 60 779 1080.6 1144.5 1144.5 0.0380 640
500 37 80 950 1543.8 1637.2 1637.2 0.0278 785
750 61 80 1128 2315.6 2422.8 2422.8 0.0182 995
1000 61 95 1307 3087.5 3234 3234 0.0140 1180
Source: Southwire
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Table 21: 2-Layer 15kV ACSR Tree Wire
Covering
Size Thickness Weight
Conductor Cable Rated
(AWG (mils) per
Stranding Diameter O.D. Strength
or 1000
(mils) Inner Outer (mils) (lbs)
kcmil) ft. (lbs)
Layer Layer
1/0 6/1 398 75 75 698 4161 255
2/0 6/1 447 75 75 747 5045 303
3/0 6/1 502 75 75 802 6289 362
4/0 6/1 563 75 75 863 7933 432
266.8 18/1 609 75 75 909 6536 441
266.8 26/7 642 75 75 942 10735 452
336.4 18/1 684 75 75 984 8246 536
336.4 26/7 720 75 75 1020 13395 555
336.4 30/7 741 75 75 1041 16435 621
397.5 18/1 743 75 75 1043 9443 611
397.5 24/7 772 75 75 1072 13870 609
477 24/7 846 75 75 1146 16340 719
477 26/7 858 75 75 1158 18525 762
477 30/7 883 75 75 1183 22610 854
556.5 18/1 879 75 75 1179 13015 813
556.5 24/7 914 75 75 1214 18810 828
556.5 26/7 927 75 75 1227 21470 878
636 18/1 940 75 75 1240 14915 912
636 24/7 977 75 75 1277 20900 936
636 26/7 990 75 75 1290 23940 993
795 26/7 1108 80 80 1428 29925 1234
795 45/7 1063 80 80 1383 20995 1031
Source: Southwire
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9.3 Insulated Cables
Majority of insulated cables are utilized for underground

transmission and distribution systems. Being insulated for voltages
higher than 2 kV, that these cables are typically shielded.
9.3.1 Construction
The fundamental difference between non-shielded and shielded

cables is the inclusion of outer conducting components in the
cable system. The basic components of a shielded cable are
shown below.
Figure 6: Construction of Shielded Power Cable
Conductor
The conductors used in shielded cables are basically the same as

those used in non-shielded cables, with copper and aluminum as
the conductor.
Conductor Shield or Screen
The conductor shield is usually a semi-conducting material

applied over the conductor circumference to shield out the surface
irregularities of the conductor. With this shield, the resulting
dielectric field lines will not be distorted by the shape of the outer
strands or other conductor contours. It prevents the formation of
destructive discharges at the interface between the conductor and
insulation. Otherwise, the electrical stress around the conductors
would produce partial discharges on the surface of the insulation
which deteriorates it and eventually results to cable failure. Also,
it is essential that this stress control layer be compatible with the
conductor and the cable insulation.
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This layer also provides a smooth and compatible surface for

the application of the insulation. The conductor shield is
extruded simultaneously with the insulation for a void-free bond
between conductor shield and insulation. The shield may also
be used to facilitate splicing and termination of the cable.
Insulation
This is the part of the cable that is relied upon to insulate the
conductor from other conductor or conductive object or from
ground. The differences between the insulation for shielded cables
as compared to non-shielded cables include material, process
technology, and testing. The insulation thickness is primarily
influenced by the operating voltage. Therefore, the higher the
voltage, the thicker the insulation.
Insulation Shield or Screen
This absorbs the symmetrical radial stresses and discharges on the
surfaces of the insulation. It protects the cables from induced
potentials. Shields help attenuate, make uniform and reduce the
surge potential stresses on the insulation. It increases safety to
humans and removes the risk of fire due to electrical discharges on
the cable surface.
The insulation shield or screen is a two-part system composed of
an auxiliary and a primary shield.
An auxiliary shield is usually a semi-conducting, non-metallic
material over the insulation circumference. It must be smooth,
compatible with the insulation, and exhibit an acceptably low
voltage drop throughout its thickness. A commonly used
auxiliary shield consists of an extruded semi-conducting
polymer to permit easy removal during field termination, but
yet to remain uniformly bonded to the insulation throughout
the cable length.
A primary shield is a metallic shield over the circumference
of the auxiliary shield. It may consist of copper tape or
Concentric Neutral (CN) wires. These concentric neutral
wires are usually annealed.
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CN wires serve two purposes, namely; they function as the

metallic component of the insulation shield and as a
conductor for the neutral return current. Their cross-
sectional area must be properly sized in order to function as
the neutral conductor.
The primary shield must be capable of conducting the

summation of the “leakage” currents to the nearest ground
with an acceptable voltage drop. In some cases, it must also be
capable of conducting fault currents.
The primary shield, by itself, without an intervening auxiliary

shield, cannot achieve acceptable physical contact with the
insulation surface. A relatively resilient auxiliary shield is
necessary to eliminate arcing between the insulation surface
and the primary shield.
If the insulation shield is effectively at ground potential, no

resulting distortion of the electrostatic flux or equipotential lines
will occur. The grounding of the insulation shield is the electrical
connection between the metallic component of the insulation
shield and the system ground. This grounding of the insulation
shield results in symmetrical dielectric fields. Electrostatic flux
lines are spaced symmetrically and perpendicular to equipotential
lines. The equipotential lines are concentric and parallel with
respect to each other, the conductor shield and the insulation
shield. The presence of the shielding results in field lines as
depicted in Figure 7. In addition, grounding promotes personnel
safety by minimizing potentials on the outer surface of the cable
and its accessories.
The shielding of the cable system can either be single-

pointed or multiple-pointed grounding. A single-point grounded
system is frequently referred to as an open circuit shield. Since
the shield is grounded at a single point, there is no closed loop
for the flow of induced shield currents. A multiple-point
grounded system, on the other hand, is one that has grounds at
more than one point. It is frequently called a closed or short-
circuit shield system.
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Each of the arrangements has its particular advantages and

disadvantages for selection. Knowledge of the total system
should be taken into account when making these decisions.
In a shielded cable, the voltage difference between

conductor and electrical ground is contained within the cable.
For a non-shielded cable, the voltage difference between
conductor and electrical ground is divided between the cable
insulation and any intervening air or other materials.
Insulation
Conductor Shield
Conductor
Insulation Shield
Electrostatic Flux Lines
Equipotential Lines
Figure 7: Electrical Field of a Shielded Cable
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In Figure 7, observe that the field lines are closer to each other
near the conductor shield as compared to the insulation shield.
The radial stresses or voltage gradients increase near the
conductor.
Jackets/Sheaths
These cable components provide environmental protection over

the insulation shielding system. The material used can be an
extruded jacket of synthetic material, metal sheaths/wires,
armoring, or a combination of these types of materials.
9.3.2 Electrical Losses in Cables
When the cable is energized and carrying load, heat, which must
be dissipated to the surrounding medium, is generated by the
conductor, dielectric and sheath losses.
The heat generated by these losses in the conductor, the

dielectric, the sheath and armor has to pass to the surrounding
medium, which may be the ground, air, water or some other
material. The current carrying capacity of an electric cable is
normally dictated by the maximum temperature of the conductor.
The components of the cable, in addition to meeting the
electrical requirements, must also have as low a thermal
resistivity, as possible, to ensure that the heat can be dissipated
efficiently. If the rate of rise of heat generation is greater than the
rate of rise of heat dissipation, the cable temperature will
continue to increase which will result in the overheating of the
cable and eventual breakdown.
9.3.3 Advantages of Shielded Cables
Electrical insulation surrounding a conductor creates a capacitor

when the conductor is electrically energized. Thus, all insulated
conductors are capacitors.
In the majority of non-shielded cable systems, the cable surface

makes intermittent contact with an electrical ground. Where
intimate contact with this ground is not made, the intervening air
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spaces also act primarily as capacitors in ac circuits and as

resistors in dc circuits. This forms a series of cable dielectric and
air dielectric. Voltage across this circuit varies along the length
of the cable depending on the voltage across the air gap. The
cable surface becomes a floating voltage point in a voltage
divider. This floating point voltage can vary considerably,
depending on the cable design and the characteristics of the air
gap. If the voltage is high enough, the cable surface can
experience detrimental surface tracking of arcing discharges to
electrical ground. The cable surface can also become potentially
hazardous causing an electrical shock if contacted by field
personnel.
Shielding the cable insulation surface and grounding of this

shielding eliminates tracking and arcing discharges. The
grounding of this shield prevents the accumulation of an
electrical potential on the surface of the cable that could be
hazardous to any individual that comes into contact with the
cable surface.
10. INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND CABLES
10.1 Maximum Allowable Tensions on Conductors
Care should be taken during installation of cables to prevent damage

that can result to future service failures. In preparing for a conductor
pull, it is just as important to cover the other details as it is to assure
that the conductor does not exceed maximum sidewall pressure,
minimum bending radii or maximum pulling tensions. These and
other considerations can make the difference between a good
installation and one with damaged conductors.
Mechanical stresses during installation are generally more severe

than those encountered while in service. The following information
provides guidance in recognizing these conditions and provides a
methodology to aid in keeping them within acceptable limits.
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10.1.1 Maximum Allowable Tension
Calculations should be made whether the pull looks easy or

impossible, making the decision as where to pull an obvious
choice. When an obscure situation is encountered, the entire pull
should be reviewed. This review may include more rigorous
calculations or trial pulls. A final decision should be made based
on installation factors known to the end user and installer.
The sizes of the conduit are determined based on the calculations

of clearances, jamming, and fill. Pulling tensions may be
evaluated by determining the maximum tension based on the
pulling device used, and the maximum tension that can be
applied to the conductors. The lesser of these two values is the
maximum allowable tension. After calculating the pulling
tensions, sidewall pressures may be calculated.
Do not exceed the allowable tension stated by the manufacturer

of the pulling device or 10,000 pounds, whichever is less. Do not
use metallic shielding wires, tapes or braids, or armor not
designed for the purpose, in pulling tension calculations. The
maximum tension allowed for the conductors are computed as
follows:
Single Conductor:
T=S*A
Multiple Conductors:
T = N * S * A for 3 or less conductors
T = (0.8) * N * S * A for more than 3 conductors
where:
T = conductor tension, lbs
S = conductor stress, lbs/cmil (Table 22)
A = conductor area, cmil (Table 23)
N = number of conductors
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Pulling different conductor sizes at the same time is not

recommended if the conductor size or other cable characteristics
are significantly different. If different size conductors must be
pulled, it must be done with care.
Table 22: Maximum Allowable Conductor Stress
Cable Type Material Temper lbs/cmil

All Copper soft 0.008
Power Aluminum Hard 0.008
Power Aluminum 3/4 hard 0.006
Power Aluminum AA-8000 0.006
URD Aluminum 1/2 hard 0.003
Solid Aluminum Soft 0.002
Table 23: Concentric Stranded Copper & Aluminum Conductor Area
AWG cmil AWG cmil

14 4,110 250 250,000
12 6,530 300 300,000
10 10,380 350 350,000
8 16,510 400 400,000
6 26,240 450 450,000
4 41,740 500 500,000
3 52,620 600 600,000
2 66,360 700 700,000
1 83,690 750 750,000
1/0 105,600 800 800,000
2/0 133,100 900 900,000
3/0 167,800 1000 1,000,000
4/0 211,600 1200 1,200,000
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10.1.2 Pulling Tension Calculation
The following equations allow the user to calculate the expected

pulling tension of a conductor in a conduit pull.
Tin=W×L×
where; Tin = tension, lbs.

W= weight of one foot of cable, lbs.
L= length of pull, ft.
= coefficient of friction for the particular duct
material and outer layer of the cable.
The weight of the cable and the length of the pull can be
determined with great accuracy. The one variable that varies
tremendously is the value of the coefficient of friction—it can
vary from 0.05 to 1.0.
Even when the materials used in the duct and jacket are known,
the type and amount of lubricant can be an important factor in
this variation.
10.1.3 Coefficient of Friction
The coefficient of dynamic friction (μ) is a measure of the

friction between a moving conductor and the conduit. The
coefficient of friction can have a large impact on the tension
calculation.
Table 24: Typical Coefficients of Dynamic Friction (μ) for Cables with
an Adequate Cable Lubrication During a Pull
Cable Outer Jacket or Insulation Conduit Type

EMT PVC
Type THHN/THWN (Nylon) 0.28 0.24
Type XHHW, USE, RHH/RHW (XLPE) 0.25 0.14
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10.1.4 Conductor Configuration
The configuration of three single-conductors in a conduit is

determined by the ratio of the conduit inner diameter (D) to the
outer diameter (d) of one of the single conductors (D/d ratio).
D
d ≥ 2.5 D
D d < 2.5
Cradled Triangular
Figure 8: Configuration of Three Single Conductors
A cradled configuration develops when three single-conductors

are pulled into a conduit where the D/d ratio is 2.5 or greater. A
triangular configuration develops when three single-conductors
are pulled into a conduit where the D/d ratio is less than 2.5.
10.1.5 Weight Correction Factor
This configuration of conductors can affect the tension. A weight

correction factor (ω) is used in the tension equations to account
for this effect. This is given by the following equations:
Single Conductor:
=1
Three Conductor (Triangular):
Three Conductor (Cradled):
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Four Conductors or More
To be conservative, it is recommended that the three-conductor

(triangular) factor be used when pulling two conductors.
10.1.6 Tension Formulas
Horizontal Straight Section:

Tout = WL+Tin
Inclined and Vertical Section:
Pulling up:
Tout = WL(sin + cos) + Tin (lbs)
Pulling Down:
Tout = WL(sin + cos) + Tin (lbs)
Elbows and Bends (approximation):

Tout = Tin e
where; Tout = tension out of a section, lbs

Tin = tension into a section, lbs
W= total cable weight, lbs/ft
L= straight section length, ft
= coefficient of dynamic friction
= weight correction factor
= straight section angle from horizontal,
radians
= bend section angle, radians
e= 2.71 natural logarithm base
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10.1.7 Conductor Jamming
There is a tendency where cables may jam against the inside of

the conduit when the diameter of each cable is about one-third
the inner diameter of the duct. This commonly occurs when the
cables go around a bend or a series of bends. Jamming increases
the pulling tension to a point that it can damage the cable. Thus,
the jam ratio of the cables needs to be evaluated. The equation
for the jam ratio of three cables in a duct is as follows:
Jam ratio = 1.05 D

d
where; 1.05 factor to account the possible ovality of the

conduit in a bend and for the cable of having
a slightly different diameter at any point
D= inside diameter of the duct or conduit
d= outer diameter of each of the three cables
When the jam ratio falls between 2.6 and 3.2, jamming is
probable if there are bends in the run. Thus, to avoid possible
problem with conductor jamming, it is advisable to avoid pulls
where the jam ratio is between 2.6 and 3.2.
10.2 Sidewall Pressure
Sidewall pressure is the vector force that exists on the cable as it is

pulled through a bend. Because the surface area of the bend is
smaller in small radius bends, that force is concentrated over a much
smaller area. Most of the time sidewall pressure is the limiting factor
in a cable pull. It is calculated by the following equations:
Single-conductor cable or multiple-conductor cable under common

jacket:
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Three Conductor (Triangular):
Three Conductor (Cradled):
where; Sp = sidewall pressure, lbs/ft

T= tension coming out of the bend, lbs
= weight correction factor
R= bend radius, ft
Table 25: Sidewall Bearing Pressure Limits
Cable Type SWBP, lbs/ft

Instrumentation 100
600 V non-shielded control 300
600 V power 500
5 to 15 kV shielded power 500
25 to 46 kV power 300
10.3 Bending Radius
The following are the minimum values for the radii to which
insulated cables may be bent during installation. These limits do not
apply to conduit bends, sheaves or other curved surfaces around
which the cable may be pulled under tension while being installed.
Larger radii bends may be required for such conditions to limit
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sidewall pressure. In all cases the minimum radii specified refers to

the inner surface of the cable and not to the axis of the cable.
The minimum bending radii for both single and multiple-conductor

cable with or without lead sheath and without metallic shielding or
armor are as follows:
Table 26: Minimum Bending Radii for Power and Control Cables
without Metallic Shielding or Armor
Overall Diameter of cables, inches

Thickness of 2.001and
Conductor 1.000 and less 1.001 to 2.000 larger
Insulation, Minimum Bending Radius as
inches Multiple of Cable Diameter
0.156 and
4 5 6
less
0.157 to
5 6 7
0.315
0.316 and
- 7 8
over
Source: Okonite
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Table 27: Minimum Bending Radii for Power and Control Cables with
Metallic Shielding or Armor, as Multiple of Cable Diameter
Type of Cable Power Control

Armored, flat tape or wire type 12... 12...
Armored, smooth aluminum sheath, up to; . .
...0.75 inches cable diameter 10*. 10*.
...0.76 to 1.5 inches cable diameter 12... 12...
...over 1.5 inches cable diameter 15... 15...
Armored, corrugated sheath or . .
...interlocked type 7... 7...
...with shielded single conductor 12... 12...
...with shielded multi-conductor **... **...
Non-armored, flat or corrugated . .
...tape shielded single conductor 12... 12...
...tape shielded multi-conductor **... **...
...multi-conductor overall tape shield 12... 12...
...LCS with PVC jacket 15... 15...
Non-armored, concentric neutral 8... —...
Non-armored, flat strap shielded 8... —...
Non-armored, wire shielded ***.. —...
* with shielded conductors 12
** 12 times single conductor diameter
or 7 times overall cable diameter — whichever is greater
*** See Power and control cables without metallic shielding
LCS = longitudinally applied corrugated shield
Source: Okonite
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11. PACKAGING
The usual cut for small diameter building wires is 150 meter and is
packaged in boxes. However, for bigger diameter wires and power
cables, these usually come in 300 meter rolls. For special and other
cutting or packaging requirements, this has to be specified and
coordinated with the wires and cables manufacturer.
12. CABLE/WIRE APPLICATION
In ordering wires/cables, it is important that the manufacturer knows the

intended application of the wires/cables. This in order that they can
recommend the type of cable best suited for the application. The usual
service conditions for cables are indoor/outdoor application in wet, damp,
and/or dry environment. However, for cables that are to be used in special
application or condition, this has to be communicated to the manufacturer.
13. CABLE INSTALLATION METHOD
Knowledge of the cable installation method to be used is important for the

manufacturer since the current carrying capacity of the cable will depend
on where the cables are to be laid such as in open air, raceway, cable tray,
conduit or directly buried. This is due to the heat generated by the cables
due to their close proximity and the capability of the type of cable
installation to dissipate this generated heat. Per Philippine Electrical
Code (PEC), certain de-rating factor has to be applied depending on the
particular installation method.
14. COLOR CODING
In accordance with the PEC, certain color coding is required for

conductors of a multi-core cable. Ground conductors shall have a
continuous white, white stripe or gray outer finish. On the other hand, live
wires can have any color, except the foregoing.
Equipment grounding conductor, however, shall have a continuous green

color or a continuous green color with one or more yellow stripes.
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For jacketed cords furnished with appliances, one conductor having its
insulation colored light blue, with the other conductors having their
insulation of a readily distinguishable color other than white or gray.
For electric space-heating cables, the lead wire shall have the following
color identification to indicate the circuit voltage on which it is to be used:
(1) 115 volt, nominal – yellow

(2) 208 volt, nominal – blue
(3) 230 volt, nominal – red
(4) 265 volt, nominal – brown
(5) 460 volt, nominal - orange
15. REFERENCE STANDARDS
Wires and cables are usually made to comply with certain reference
standard (e.g. Philippine National Standard (PNS), IEC, ASTM, ICEA,
AIEC, NEMA, UL, etc.) Some PNS on wires and cables are listed in
Annex C.
16. STORAGE
Another important consideration or information needed to be

communicated to the wire manufacturer/supplier is the storage of the cable
at site, whether it will be stored indoor or outdoor. If the cable will be
stored outdoor and subjected to the elements, depending on the cable
insulation or construction and the sealing of its terminals, the cable
performance may be degraded. Likewise, for power conductors on
reels, especially when it is expected to be stored outdoors for
extended periods, special attention should also be taken on the material of
the cable reel. Should the reels be made of wood, the reel may rot after
some time making it difficult to transport the cable to another site.
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Hereunder are some use and storage suggestions:
(1) Upon receipt, cable protective covering should be thoroughly

scrutinized for possible signs of damage during delivery. If
evidence of damage is found, inform the carrier immediately.
(2) During unloading, make sure that the

equipment used does not have contact
with the cable surface and its
protective covering. When a crane is
being used, a cradle supporting the reel
flanges or a shaft through the arbor
hole should be used. If unloading is
being done with the use of a forklift,
the forks must lift the reel at 90° to the
flanges and must be long enough to
reach both flanges. The fork must not
make contact with the cable surface or
the cable protective covering.
(3) If an inclined ramp is used during

unloading, the ramp must be wide
enough to have contact with both
flanges. When controlling the decent
of the reel, it should be done through
the use of the reel flanges and not the
surface of the cable.
(4) The reels should not be dropped from

the delivering vehicle to the ground
whatever the circumstance.
(5) The weight of the reel and cable must

be allowed to rest on the flanges,
which, in turn, should be resting on a
hard surface to prevent the flanges
from sinking and shifting part of said
weight to the cables.
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(6) Reels should be stored in an area where no falling debris of

construction material or other objects that can damage the cable.
(7) Cable should not be stored in an area where chemicals or

petroleum can be spilled or sprayed on the cable.
(8) Reels of cable with unjacketed sheath or armor (aluminum or

steel) should be stored indoors. Unjacketed sheath or armor easily
corrodes when exposed outside.
(9) Care must be taken when a reel of cable is rolled from one point to
another, see to it that there are no objects on the surface area
which could have contact and damage the cable surface or its
protective covering.
(10)Keep cable away from open fires or sources of heat.
(11)Cable ends must always be sealed to prevent the entrance of

moisture.
17. AVAILABLE CABLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT AT SITE
It will be important for the cable and wire manufacturer/supplier to know

whether there will be any cable handling equipment available at site so that
they can prepare the means to unload the cables safely from the transport
vehicle.
If a cable handling equipment is available at site, its capacity has to be

communicated to the manufacturer/supplier so as to ensure that it is
capable of handling the weight of the cable.
18. SAFEGUARDS FOR INSTALLING WIRES AND CABLES

IN CONDUIT
Investigations have shown that cable failures often can be attributed to

damage caused during installation due to carelessness, inexperience and
inability to observe certain simple precautions. In order to eliminate such
preventable causes of electrical shutdowns and loss of production, the
following procedures should be followed:
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18.1 Before Pulling Wire/Cable
(1) Know and observe all Philippine Electrical Code rules

regarding installation.
(2) Check the conduit and wire/cable sizes and actual overall
diameters in order to be sure that the approved "fill" will not
be exceeded. Do not "crowd" the conduit.
(3) Check the type of wire/cable to be installed.
(4) Consider the use of larger conduits or additional pull boxes.
(5) Check any obstruction on the conduit.
(6) To loosen any burrs, pull a short mandrel or plug closely
approximating the diameter of the conduit and clean out any
remaining dirt or foreign matter, follow it up with a swab.
18.2 While Pulling Wire/Cable
(1) To prevent short bends, sharp edges and "crossover", always

have a man feed wire straight into a conduit by hand or over a
large diameter sheave for large conductors/cables.
(2) Remove all lashings used for temporary bunching of
individual wires/cables before they enter the conduit.
(3) Lead-out wires at all pull boxes and conduits. Feed them in
again for the next run.
(4) Never pull directly around short right angled bends.
18.3 After Pulling Wire/Cable
Shut off the exposed ends of the excess wire/cable on the reel with a
tape to prevent moisture from entering the wire/cable.
19. SAFEGUARD FOR SWITCHBOARD AND SIMILAR OPEN

WIRING
To avoid cutting or deforming the insulation at the contact point use wide
tape or straps with rounded edges instead of narrow strings when binding
groups of wires, especially non-braided wires.
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20. WIRE/CABLE ORDERING FORM
In order to guide the user, electrical designer or the purchaser in

correctly ordering or specifying the cable or wire that is needed for his
specific use and for the wire and cable manufacturer/supplier to have the
necessary information to know the specific needs of his customer so that he
can give a correct price quotation, a wire/cable ordering form has been
developed in Annex D.
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ANNEXES
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ANNEX A
Table A1. Conductor Types and Sizes for 115/230-Volt, 3-Wire,
Single-Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders. Conductor Types RHH,
RHW, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, THW, THW-2, THWN, THWN-2,
XHHW, XHHW-2, SE, USE, USE-2
Conductor mm2 Service or Feeder

Rating (Amperes)
Copper Aluminum
22 30 100
30 38 110
30 50 125
38 60 150
50 80 175
60 100 200
80 125 225
100 150 250
125 175 300

175 250 350
200 325 400
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Table A2. Ampacities of Not More Than Three Single Insulated

Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2 000 Volts, Supported on a
Messenger, Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 3.10.1.13.)

75°C 90°C 75°C 90°C
Type
RH,
RHW, Types Type
THHW, THHN, THHW, THHN, THHW,
THW, THW-2, THWN-2, Types RHH, XHHW,
THWN, RHH, RWH-2, RH, RHW, RHW-2, XHHW-2,
Conductor XHHW, USE-2, XHHW-2, THHW, THW, THW-2, THWN-2,
Size ZW ZW-2 THWN, ZHHW USE-2, ZW-2
mm2 COPPER ALUMINUM
125 316 369 248 288
150 363 423 285 331
175 390 460 310 360
200 416 486 327 382
250 496 581 392 458
325 576 674 458 535
375 630 740 505 590
400 659 771 529 617
500 741 870 606 709
Table A3. Ampacities of Insulated Single Copper Conductor Cables

Triplexed in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C and
105°C and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C
Temperature Rating of Conductor

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
Conductor 105°C 105°C
Size 90°C Type Type 90°C Type Type
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 370 410 375 420
175 460 510 465 520
250 580 640 580 650
375 740 825 720 810
400 770 860 750 845
500 870 970 840 940
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Table A4. Ampacities of Insulated Single Aluminum Conductor

Cables Triplexed in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C
and 105°C and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 290 320 295 330
175 360 400 365 410
250 460 510 460 515
375 595 660 585 655
400 620 685 605 680
500 705 790 690 770
Table A5. Ampacities of Insulated Single Copper Conductor Isolated

in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C and 105°C and
Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 5 001–15 000 15 001–35 000
Volts Volts Volts
Ampacity Ampacity Ampacity
90°C 105°C 90°C 105°C 90°C 105°C
Conductor Type Type Type Type Type Type
Size MV- MV- MV- MV- MV- MV-
mm2 90 105 90 105 90 105
125 435 485 435 485 430 480
175 545 605 545 600 540 595
250 695 775 685 765 680 755
375 890 990 875 980 860 960
400 925 1 030 910 1 020 895 1 000
500 1 060 1 185 1 050 1 030 1 030 1 145
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Table A6. Ampacities of Insulated Single Aluminum Conductor

Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C and
105°C and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 5 001–15 000 15 001–35 000
Volts Volts Volts
Ampacity Ampacity Ampacity
90°C 105°C 90°C 105°C 90°C 105°C
Conductor Type Type Type Type Type Type
Size MV- MV- MV- MV- MV- MV-
mm2 90 105 90 105 90 105
125 340 380 340 380 340 375
175 425 475 425 475 425 470
250 545 605 535 600 530 590
375 700 780 690 770 680 755
400 730 815 720 805 705 790
500 845 940 830 930 815 910
Table A7. Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Copper

Cable Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 315 350 355 395
175 390 435 430 485
250 485 545 535 600
375 610 680 665 735
400 635 705 690 765
500 695 780 760 850
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Table A8. Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Aluminum

Cable Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 250 280 280 315
75 305 340 340 380
250 385 430 425 475
375 490 545 535 595
400 510 565 555 615
500 575 640 625 695
Table A9. Ampacities of an Insulated Triplexed or Three Single-

Conductor Copper Cables in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on
Conductor Temperatures of 90°C and 105°C and Ambient Air
Temperature of 40°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 310 350 325 360
175 380 425 390 435
250 475 530 480 535
375 595 660 580 650
400 615 685 600 675
500 680 760 665 745
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Table A10. Ampacities of an Insulated Triplexed or Three Single-

Conductor Aluminum Cables in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on
Conductor Temperatures of 90°C and 105°C and Ambient Air
Temperature of 40°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 250 280 255 290
175 300 335 305 345
250 380 425 385 430
375 485 540 480 535
400 505 560 500 555
500 570 635 555 630
Table A11. Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Copper

Cable in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures
of 90°C and 105°C and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 275 310 310 345
175 345 385 380 425
250 425 475 470 525
375 520 580 565 630
400 540 600 585 655
500 580 650 640 715
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Table A12. Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Aluminum

Cable in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures
of 90°C and 105°C and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 215 240 245 275
175 270 300 300 335
250 340 380 380 425
375 425 475 465 515
400 440 495 485 535
500 500 550 540 605
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Table A13. Ampacities of Three Single-Insulated Copper

Conductors in Underground Electrical Ducts (Three Conductors per
Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C,
Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure 3.10.1.60, 100 Percent Load
Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures
of 90°C and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
One Circuit (See Figure 3.10.1.60, Detail 1.)
125 315 340 320 340
175 380 410 385 410
250 470 505 465 500
375 580 625 560 605
400 600 650 580 630
500 660 710 630 680
Three Circuits (See Figure 3.10.1.60, Detail 2.)
125 255 275 255 275
175 310 330 305 325
250 375 405 370 395
375 455 490 435 470
400 475 510 454 490
500 520 555 490 530
Six Circuits (See Figure 3.10.1.60, Detail 3.)
125 205 220 205 220
175 245 265 240 260
250 300 325 290 310
375 360 390 345 370
400 375 405 360 385
500 405 440 385 410
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Table A14. Ampacities of Three Single-Insulated Aluminum

Conductors in Underground Electrical Ducts (Three Conductors per
Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C,
Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure 3.10.1.60, 100 Percent Load
Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures
of 90°C and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 245 265 245 265
175 300 320 300 325
250 370 400 370 400
375 465 500 450 485
400 485 520 470 505
500 535 580 520 555
125 200 215 195 215
175 240 260 240 255
250 295 320 290 315
375 365 390 350 380
400 380 405 365 395
500 420 455 400 435
125 160 175 160 170
175 190 205 195 205
250 240 255 230 250
375 285 310 275 300
400 295 325 285 315
500 330 355 315 340
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Table A15. Ampacities of Three Insulated Copper Conductors

Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable) in
Underground Electrical Ducts (One Cable per Electrical Duct)
Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C, Electrical Duct
Arrangement per Figure 3.10.1.60, 100 Percent Load Factor,
Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C
and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 285 310 305 330
175 350 375 370 395
250 430 460 450 485
375 525 565 540 580
400 545 585 560 600
500 590 635 605 650
125 240 260 250 265
175 290 310 300 320
250 355 380 360 385
375 425 460 425 460
400 440 480 440 480
500 480 515 480 510
125 195 215 200 215
175 235 265 240 270
250 290 310 290 305
375 345 370 335 360
400 360 385 350 375
500 385 415 375 400
90
Table A16. Ampacities of Three Insulated Aluminum Conductors

Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable) in
Underground Electrical Ducts (One Cable per Electrical Duct)
Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C, Electrical Duct
Arrangement per Figure 3.10.1.60, 100 Percent Load Factor,
and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 225 240 240 260
175 275 305 290 310
250 340 365 355 385
375 420 455 435 470
400 435 475 450 490
500 490 530 505 535
125 185 200 195 210
175 225 245 235 250
250 280 300 285 305
375 340 370 345 370
400 355 385 360 385
500 395 425 395 425
125 155 165 155 165
175 185 200 190 200
250 230 245 230 245
375 275 300 270 290
400 285 315 280 300
500 315 340 310 330
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Table A17. Ampacities of Single Insulated Copper Conductors

Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of
20°C, Arrangement per Figure 3.10.1.60, 100 Percent Load Factor,
and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
2
mm MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
One Circuit, Three Conductors (See Figure 3.10.1.60, Detail 9.)
125 460 500 430 465
175 560 610 530 570
250 690 745 650 700
375 835 900 795 855
400 870 940 830 890
500 970 1 045 920 995
Two Circuits, Six Conductors (See Figure 3.10.1.60, Detail 10.)
125 425 460 405 430
175 510 550 490 525
250 630 680 600 645
375 765 825 730 785
400 800 860 760 820
500 880 950 845 910
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Table A18. Ampacities of Single Insulated Aluminum Conductors

and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
2
mm MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 365 390 340 365
175 440 475 410 445
250 540 580 510 545
375 660 710 630 670
400 685 740 655 700
500 770 830 730 785
125 355 360 315 340
175 405 435 380 410
250 495 530 470 505
375 605 650 575 620
400 630 675 595 645
500 700 775 670 720
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Table A19. Ampacities of Three Insulated Copper Conductors

Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable),
and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 360 390 375 405
175 435 470 455 490
250 530 570 550 590
375 640 690 660 710
400 670 720 685 740
500 720 775 740 800
Two Circuits, (See Figure 3.10.1.60, Detail 6.)
125 335 340 325 350
175 405 435 415 445
250 490 525 500 535
375 590 635 600 645
400 610 660 625 670
500 655 705 665 720
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Table A20. Ampacities of Three Insulated Aluminum Conductors

Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable),
and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 280 305 295 315
175 340 370 355 385
250 420 450 435 470
375 515 555 535 575
400 535 575 555 595
500 590 640 610 655
Two Circuits, (See Figure 3.10.1.60, Detail 6.)
125 260 280 270 290
175 315 340 325 350
250 385 415 395 425
375 475 510 480 520
400 495 530 500 540
500 540 580 550 590
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Table A21. Ampacities of Three Triplexed Single Insulated Copper

Conductors Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth
Temperature of 20°C, Arrangement per Figure 3.10.1.60, 100
Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor
Temperatures 90°C and 105°C

(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 405 435 385 405
175 485 570 465 500
250 590 635 565 605
375 715 770 675 730
400 745 805 705 760
500 815 875 760 820
125 365 390 350 375
175 440 475 420 450
250 535 575 510 545
375 640 690 610 655
400 670 720 635 680
500 730 785 680 735
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Table A22. Ampacities of Three Triplexed Single Insulated

Aluminum Conductors Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient
Earth Temperature of 20°C, Arrangement per Figure 3.10.1.60, 100
Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor
Temperatures 90°C and 105°C
(See Table 3.10.1.61)
2 001–5 000 Volts 5 001–35 000 Volts
Ampacity Ampacity
Conductor 90°C 105°C 90°C 105°C
Size Type Type Type Type
mm2 MV-90 MV-105 MV-90 MV-105
125 315 345 300 320
175 380 415 365 395
250 465 500 445 480
375 575 620 545 585
400 595 645 565 605
500 660 715 625 670
125 285 305 275 295
175 345 370 330 450
250 420 455 405 435
375 515 555 480 520
400 535 575 500 540
500 590 635 555 595
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Table A23. Minimum Wire-Bending Space at Terminals
Wires per Terminal

Wire Size 1 2 3 4 or more
mm2 mm mm mm mm
125 215d (50) 215d (50) 230b (25) 250
150 250e (75) 250d (50) 280b (25) 300
175 305e (75) 305e (50) 330e (25) 350d
200 330e (75) 330e (75) 350e (75) 380e (75)
250 350e (75) 350e (75) 380e (75) 400e (75)
325 380e (75) 400e (75) 455e (75) 480e (75)
375 405e (75) 460e (75) 510e (75) 560e (75)
400 430e (75) 480e (75) 560e (75) 610e (75)
1. Bending space at terminals shall be measured in a straight line from the end of the
lug or wire connector in a direction perpendicular to the enclosure wall.
2. For removable and lay-in wire terminals intended for only one wire, bending space
shall be permitted to be reduced by the following number of millimeters:
a 13 mm
b 25 mm
c 40 mm
d 50 mm
e 75 mm
3. This column shall be permitted to determine the required wire-bending space for
compact stranded aluminum conductors in sizes up to 500 mm2 and manufactured using
AA-8000 series electrical grade aluminum alloy conductor material in accordance with
3.10.1.14.
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Table A24. Full-Load Current, Three-Phase Alternating-Current

Motors
The following values of full-load currents are typical for motors running at speeds usual for belted
motors and motors with normal torque characteristics.
The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. The currents listed shall be permitted for system
voltage ranges of 220 to 240, 380 to 415, and 440 to 480 volts.
Induction-Type Squirrel
Cage and Wound Rotor Synchronous-Type Unity
(Amperes) Power Factor* (Amperes)
230 400 460 230 400 460
Horsepower Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts
½ 2.2 1.3 1.1 — — —
¾ 3.2 1.8 1.6 — — —
1 4.2 2.3 2.1 — — —
1½ 6.0 3.3 3.0 — — —
2 6.8 4.3 3.4 — — —
3 9.6 6.1 4.8 — — —
5 15.2 9.7 7.6 — — —
7½ 22 14 11 — — —
10 28 18 14 — — —
15 42 27 21 — — —
20 54 34 27 — — —
25 68 44 34 53 33.6 26
30 80 51 40 63 40.8 32
40 104 66 52 83 52 41
50 130 83 65 104 66.4 52
60 154 103 77 123 81.6 61
75 192 128 96 155 104 78
100 248 165 124 202 134.4 101
125 312 208 156 253 168 126
150 360 240 180 302 201.3 151
200 480 320 240 400 268 201
250 — 403 302 — — —
300 — 482 361 — — —
350 — 560 414 — — —
400 — 636 477 — — —
450 — 711 515 — — —
500 — 786 590 — — —
*For 90 and 80 percent power factor, the figures shall be multiplied by 1.1 and 1.25,
respectively.
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Table A25. Conversion Table of Polyphase Design B, C, and D

Maximum Locked-Rotor Currents for Selection of Disconnecting
Means and Controllers as Determined from Horsepower and
Voltage Rating and Design Letter
For use only with 4.30.9.10, 4.40.2.2, 4.40.5.1 and 4.55.1.8(c).
Maximum Motor Locked-Rotor Current in Amperes,

Two- and Three-Phase, Design B, C, and D*
Rated 230 Volts 400 volts 460 Volts
Horsepower B, C, D E B, C, D E B, C, D E
½ 20 20 12. 12 10 10
¾ 25 25 14.5 14.5 12.5 12.5
1 30 30 16.5 16.5 15 15
1½ 40 40 22 22 20 20
2 50 50 32 32 25 25
3 64 73 41 46.5 32 36.5
5 92 122 59 78 46 61
7½ 127 183 81 116.5 63.5 91.5
10 162 225 104.5 145.5 81 113
15 232 337 149.5 217.5 116 169
20 290 449 183 283.5 145 225
25 365 562 237 364 183 281
30 435 674 278 430 218 337
40 580 824 368.5 523 290 412
50 725 1030 463.5 658 363 515
60 870 1236 582 827 435 618
75 1085 1545 724 1031 543 773
100 1450 1873 965 1247 725 937
125 1815 2341 1211 1561.5 908 1171
150 2170 2809 1447 1873.5 1085 1405
200 2900 3745 1933.5 2497.5 1450 1873
250 — — 2435.5 3128 1825 2344
300 — — 2937.5 3750.5 2200 2809
350 — — 3449.5 4433 2550 3277
400 — — 3867 4993.5 2900 3745
450 — — 4487 5818 3250 4214
500 — — 4829.5 6237.5 3625 4682
*Design A motors are not limited to a maximum starting current or locked rotor
current.
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Table A26 Ampacities of Two or Three Insulated Conductors,

Rated 0 through 2000 Volts, Within an Overall Covering
(Multiconductor Cable), in Raceway in Free Air Based on Ambient
Air Temperature of 30ºC
Temperature Rating of Conductor. See Table 3.10.1.13

600C 750C 900C 600C 750C 900C
Types Types
THHN, THHN,
Types
THHW, Types THHW,
RH,
THW-2, RH, THW-2,
RHW,
Types THWN-2, RHW, THWN-2,
Conductor Size THHW, Types
TW, RHH, THHW, RHH,
mm2 THW, TW
UF RHW-2, THW, RHW-2,
THWN,
USE-2, THWN, USE-2,
XHHW,
XHHW, XHHW XHHW,
ZW
XHHW-2, XHHW-2,
ZW-2 ZW-2
COPPER ALUMINUM
125 205 245 276 160 192 217
150 234 281 317 185 221 250
175 250 300 340 199 238 270
200 274 328 371 218 261 295
250 315 378 427 254 303 342
*Unless otherwise specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code, the overcurrent protection for
these conductor types shall not exceed 15 amperes for 2.0 mm2 (1.6 mm dia.), 20 amperes for 3.5
mm2 (2.0 mm dia.), and 30 amperes for 5.5 mm2 (2.6 mm dia.) copper; or 15 amperes for 3.5 mm2
(2.0 mm dia.) and 25 amperes for 5.5 mm2 (2.6 mm dia.) aluminum and copper-clad aluminum.
101
Table A27. Ampacities of Multiconductor Cables with Not More

than Three Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, in
Free Air Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 40ºC (For Types
TC, MC, MI, UF, and USE Cables)
Temperature Rating of Conductor. See Table 3.10.1.13.

Conductor Size
600C 750C 850C 900C 600C 750C 850C 900C
mm2
COPPER ALUMINUM
125 212 274 305 320 166 214 239 250
150 237 306 341 357 186 240 268 280
175 257 332 371 388 202 261 292 304
200 281 363 406 425 222 287 317 334
250 321 416 465 487 255 330 368 385
*Unless otherwise specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code, the overcurrent protection for
these conductor types shall not exceed 15 amperes for 2.0 mm2 (1.6 mm dia.), 20 amperes for 3.5
mm2 (2.0 mm dia.), and 30 amperes for 5.5 mm2 (2.6 mm dia.) copper; or 15 amperes for 3.5 mm2
(2.0 mm dia.), and 25 amperes for 5.5 mm2 (2.6 mm dia.) aluminum and copper-clad aluminum.
102
Table A28. Ampacities of Single Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 through 2000 Volts, in Nonmagnetic
Underground Electrical Ducts (One Conductor per Electrical Duct), Based on Ambient Earth
Temperature of 20ºC, Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure B-310-2, Conductor Temperature
75ºC

3 Electrical Duct 9 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Duct 6 Electrical Duct 9 Electrical Duct
6 Electrical Duct
(Fig. B-310-2, (Fig. B-310-2, (Fig. B-310-2, (Fig. B-310-2, (Fig. B-310-2,
Detail 2) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 4) Detail 2) Detail 3) Detail 4)
Detail 3)
Types Types Types Types Types Types
Conductor RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW,
Size THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN,
(mm2) XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE
COPPER ALUMINUM
103
RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO
60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120
LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100
125 410 344 327 386 295 275 369 270 252 320 269 256 302 230 214 288 211 197
175 503 418 396 472 355 330 446 322 299 393 327 310 369 277 258 350 252 235
250 624 511 484 583 431 400 545 387 360 489 401 379 457 337 313 430 305 284
400 794 640 603 736 534 494 674 469 434 626 505 475 581 421 389 538 375 347
Table A29. Ampacities of Three Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 through 2000 Volts, Within an Overall
Covering (Three-Conductor Cable) in Underground Electrical Ducts (One Cable per Electrical Duct)
Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20ºC, Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure B-310-2,
Conductor Temperature 75ºC

1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Duct 6 Electrical Duct 1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Duct 6 Electrical Duct
(Fig. B-310-2, Detail 1) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 2) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 3) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 1) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 2) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 3)
RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW, RHW, THHW,
Conductor THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN, THW, THWN,
Size XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE XHHW, USE
(mm2)
COPPER ALUMINUM
104
60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120
50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100
125 297 265 256 280 222 209 258 184 169 233 207 201 219 174 163 505 144 132
175 363 321 310 340 267 250 312 219 202 285 252 244 267 209 196 245 172 158
250 444 389 375 414 320 299 377 261 240 352 308 297 328 254 237 299 207 190
400 552 478 459 511 388 362 462 314 288 446 386 372 413 314 293 374 254 233
500 628 539 518 579 435 405 522 351 321 521 447 430 480 361 336 433 291 266
Table A30. Ampacities of Three Single Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, in
Underground Electrical Ducts (Three Conductors per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth
Temperature of 20ºC, Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure B-310-2, Conductor Temperature 75ºC
1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Duct 6 Electrical Duct 1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Duct 6 Electrical Duct

(Fig. B-310-2, Detail 1) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 2) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 3) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 1) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 2) (Fig. B-310-2, Detail 3)
Conductor RHW, THHW, THW, RHW, THHW, THW, RHW, THHW, THW, RHW, THHW, THW, RHW, THHW, THW, RHW, THHW, THW,
Size THWN, XHHW, USE THWN, XHHW, USE THWN, XHHW, USE THWN, XHHW, USE THWN, XHHW, USE THWN, XHHW, USE
mm2 COPPER ALUMINUM
60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120
50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100
125 334 290 279 310 236 220 281 192 176 261 227 218 242 185 172 220 150 137
105
150 373 321 308 344 260 242 310 210 192 293 252 242 272 204 190 245 165 151
175 409 351 337 377 283 264 340 228 209 321 276 265 296 222 207 266 179 164
200 442 376 361 394 302 280 368 243 223 349 297 284 321 238 220 288 191 174
Table A31. Ampacities of Two or Three Insulated Conductors,

Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, Cabled Within an Overall (Two- or
Three-Conductor) Covering, Directly Buried in Earth, Based on
Ambient Earth Temperature of 20ºC, Arrangement per Figure
B-310-2, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (Rho) of 90
1 Cable 2 Cable 1 Cable 2 Cable

(Fig. B-310-2, (Fig. B-310-2, (Fig. B-310-2, (Fig. B-310-2,
Detail 5) Detail 6) Detail 5) Detail 6)
600C 750C 600C 750C 600C 750C 600C 750C
Types Types Types Types
Conductor RHW, RHW, RHW, RHW,
Size THHW, THHW, THHW, THHW,
mm2 Types
THW,
Types
THW,
Types
THW,
Types
THW,
UF UF UF UF
THWN, THWN, THWN, THWN,
XHHW, XHHW, XHHW, XHHW,
USE USE USE USE
COPPER ALUMINUM
125 — 333 — 308 — 261 — 241
175 — 401 — 370 — 315 — 290
250 — 481 — 442 — 381 — 350
400 — 585 — 535 — 473 — 433
500 — 657 — 600 — 545 — 497
Note: For ampacities of Type UF cable in underground electrical ducts, multiply the
ampacities shown in the table by 0.74.
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Table A32. Ampacities of Three Triplexed Single Insulated

Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, Directly Buried in Earth
Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20ºC, Arrangement per
Figure B-310-2, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (Rho)
of 90
See Fig. B-310-2, See Fig. B-310-2, See Fig. B-310-2, See Fig. B-310-2,
Details 7 Details 8 Details 7 Details 8
Conductor
600C 750C 600C 750C 600C 750C 600C 750C
Size
TYPES TYPES
mm2
UF USE UF USE UF USE UF USE
COPPER ALUMINUM
125 — 370 — 336 — 289 — 263
175 — 445 — 403 — 349 — 316
250 — 436 — 483 — 424 — 382
400 — 654 — 587 — 525 — 471
500 — 744 — 665 — 608 — 544
Table A33. Ampacities of Three Single Insulated Conductors, Rated

0 Through 2000 Volts, Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient
Earth Temperature of 20ºC, Arrangement per Figure B-310-2, 100
Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (Rho) of 90
See Fig. B-310-2, See Fig. B-310-2, See Fig. B-310-2, See Fig. B-310-2,
Detail 9 Detail 10 Detail 9 Detail 10
Conductor 600C 750C 600C 750C 600C 750C 600C 750C
Size TYPES TYPES
mm2 UF USE UF USE UF USE UF USE
COPPER ALUMINUM
125 — 429 — 394 — 335 — 308
175 — 516 — 474 — 403 — 370
250 — 626 — 572 — 490 — 448
400 — 767 — 700 — 605 — 552
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Table A34. Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in

Electrical Metallic Tubing (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Conductor Raceway Size (mm)
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 16 28 39 64 112 169 221 282
3.5 (2.0) 4 8 13 23 31 51 90 136 177 227
RHH, 2.0 (1.6) 4 7 11 20 27 46 80 120 157 201
RHW, RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 3 6 9 17 23 38 66 100 131 167
RH, 5.5 (2.6) 2 5 8 13 18 30 53 81 105 135
RHH, 8.0 (3.2) 1 2 4 7 9 16 28 42 55 70
RHW, RHW-2 14 1 1 3 5 8 13 22 34 44 56
22 1 1 2 4 6 10 17 26 34 44
30 1 1 1 3 4 7 13 20 26 33
38 0 1 1 1 3 5 9 13 17 22
50 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 11 15 19
60 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 13 17
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
125 00 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
250 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 6
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
TW 2.0 (1.6) 8 15 25 43 58 96 168 254 332 424
3.5 (2.0) 6 11 19 33 45 74 129 195 255 326
5.5 (2.6) 5 8 14 24 33 55 96 145 190 243
8.0 (3.2) 2 5 8 13 18 30 53 81 105 135
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 16 28 39 64 112 169 221 282
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 4 8 13 23 31 51 90 136 177 227
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 6 10 18 24 40 70 106 138 177
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 1 4 6 10 14 24 42 63 83 106
THW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 3 4 8 11 18 32 48 63 81
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 1 3 6 8 13 24 36 47 60
THW, THHW, 30 1 1 2 4 6 10 17 26 34 44
THW-2 38 1 1 1 3 4 7 12 18 24 31
50 0 1 1 2 3 6 10 16 20 26
60 0 1 1 1 3 5 9 13 17 22
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 11 15 19
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 6 9 12 16
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 11
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 6 7 10
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
*Types RHH, RHW, and RHW-2 without outer covering.
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Table A34. Continued

CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RHH*, RHW*, 325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6
RHW-2*, TW, 375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
THW, THHW, 400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
THW-2 500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 12 22 35 61 84 138 241 364 476 608
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 9 16 26 45 61 101 176 266 347 443
5.5 (2.6) 5 10 16 28 38 63 111 167 219 279
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 9 16 22 36 64 96 126 161
14 2 4 7 12 16 26 46 69 91 116
22 1 2 4 7 10 16 28 43 56 71
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 20 30 40 51
38 1 1 1 4 5 8 15 22 29 37
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 12 19 25 32
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 10 16 20 26
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 13 17 22
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 11 14 18
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 6 9 11 15
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 11
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 6 8 10
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
FEP, FEPB, PFA, 2.0 (1.6) 12 21 34 60 81 134 234 354 462 590
PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 9 15 25 43 59 98 171 258 337 430
5.5 (2.6) 6 11 18 31 42 70 122 185 241 309
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 10 18 24 40 70 106 138 177
14 2 4 7 12 17 28 50 75 98 126
22 1 3 5 9 12 20 35 53 69 88
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 24 36 47 60
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 1 1 2 4 6 9 16 25 33 42
PFA, PFAH, 50 1 1 1 3 5 8 14 21 27 35
TFE, Z 60 0 1 1 3 4 6 11 17 22 29
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 9 14 18 24
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 8 11 15 19
Z 2.0 (1.6) 14 25 41 72 98 161 282 426 556 711
3.5 (2.0) 10 18 29 51 69 114 200 302 394 504
5.5 (2.6) 6 11 18 31 42 70 122 185 241 309
8.0 (3.2) 4 7 11 20 27 44 77 117 153 195
14 3 5 8 14 19 31 54 82 107 137
22 1 3 5 9 13 21 37 56 74 94
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 22 34 45 57
38 1 1 2 4 6 10 18 28 36 46
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 8 15 25 43 58 96 168 254 332 424
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 6 11 19 33 45 74 129 195 255 326
5.5 (2.6) 5 8 14 24 33 55 96 145 190 243
8.0 (3.2) 2 5 8 13 18 30 53 81 105 135
*Types RHH, RHW, and RHW-2 without outer covering.
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CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
XHH, XHHW, 14 1 3 6 10 14 22 39 60 78 100
XHHW-2, ZW 22 1 2 4 7 10 16 28 43 56 72
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 20 31 40 51
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 1 4 5 8 15 23 30 38
XHHW-2 50 1 1 1 3 4 7 13 19 25 32
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 10 16 21 27
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 9 13 17 22
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 11 14 18
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 6 9 12 15
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 9 11
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 6 8 10
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 4
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, FHH-3 0.75 8 14 24 41 56 92
1.25 7 12 20 34 47 78
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 10 18 30 52 71 116
1.25 8 15 25 43 58 96
2.0 7 12 20 34 47 78
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 18 33 53 92 125 206
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 0.75 14 24 39 68 92 152
XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, XFF 1.25 11 19 31 55 74 123
XF, XFF 2.0 8 15 25 43 58 96
TFN, TFFN 0.75 22 38 63 108 148 244
1.25 17 29 48 83 113 186
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, PAF, 0.75 21 36 59 103 140 231
PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 16 28 46 79 108 179
2.0 12 21 34 60 81 134
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 27 47 77 133 181 298
1.25 20 35 56 98 133 220
2.0 14 25 41 72 98 161
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 39 69 111 193 262 433
1.25 27 48 78 136 185 305
2.0 19 33 54 93 127 209
3.5 13 23 37 64 87 144
5.5 8 15 25 43 58 96
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 46 82 133 230 313 516
1.25 33 57 93 161 220 362
2.0 22 38 63 108 148 244
3.5 14 25 41 72 98 161
5.5 9 16 27 47 64 105
XF, XFF 3.5 4 8 13 23 31 51
5.5 3 6 10 18 24 40
Note: This table is for concentric stranded conductors only. For compact stranded
conductors, Table A35 should be used.
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Table A35. Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Electrical

Metallic Tubing (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type Conductor Raceway Size (mm)
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
THW, 8.0 2 4 6 11 16 26 46 69 90 115
THW-2, THHW 14 1 3 5 9 12 20 35 53 70 89
22 1 2 4 6 9 15 26 40 52 67
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 19 29 38 49
38 1 1 1 3 4 8 13 21 27 34
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 12 18 23 30
60 0 1 1 2 3 5 10 15 20 25
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 13 17 21
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 11 14 18
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 1110
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 6 8 8
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THHN, THWN, 8.0 — — — — — — — — — —
THWN-2 14 2 4 7 13 18 29 52 78 102 130
22 1 3 4 8 11 18 32 48 63 81
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 23 34 45 58
38 1 1 2 4 6 10 17 26 34 43
50 1 1 1 3 5 8 14 22 29 37
60 1 1 1 3 4 7 12 18 24 30
80 0 1 1 2 3 6 10 15 20 25
100 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 16 21
125 0 1 1 1 1 4 6 10 13 16
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 12
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 11
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 5 7 9
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 4
XHHW, XHHW- 8.0 3 5 8 15 20 34 59 90 117 149
2 14 1 4 6 11 15 25 44 66 87 111
22 1 3 4 8 11 18 32 48 63 81
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 23 34 45 58
38 1 1 2 4 6 10 17 26 34 43
50 1 1 1 3 5 8 14 22 29 37
60 1 1 1 3 4 7 12 18 24 31
80 0 1 1 2 3 6 10 15 20 25
100 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 13 17 21
125 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 13 17
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 6 9 11 14
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 9 11
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 6 7 9
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
Definition: Compact stranding is the result of a manufacturing process where the
standard conductor is compressed to the extent that the interstices (voids between strand
wires) are virtually eliminated.
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Table A36. Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in Electrical

Nonmetallic Tubing (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Conductor Size Raceway Size (mm)
Type
[mm2 (mm dia.)] 15 20 25 32 40 50
RH 2.0 (1.6) 4 8 15 27 37 61
3.5 (2.0) 3 7 12 21 29 49
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 3 6 10 19 26 43
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 2 5 9 16 22 36
RH, 5.5 (2.6) 1 4 7 13 17 29
RHH, RHW, 8.0 (3.2) 1 1 3 6 9 15
RHW-2 14 1 1 3 5 7 12
22 1 1 2 4 6 9
30 0 1 1 3 4 7
38 0 1 1 1 3 5
50 0 0 1 1 2 4
60 0 0 1 1 1 3
80 0 0 1 1 1 3
100 0 0 1 1 1 2
125 0 0 0 1 1 1
150 0 0 0 1 1 1
175 0 0 0 1 1 1
200 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1
TW 2.0 (1.6) 7 13 22 40 55 92
3.5 (2.0) 5 10 17 31 42 71
5.5 (2.6) 4 7 13 23 32 52
8.0 (3.2) 1 4 7 13 17 29
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 4 8 15 27 37 61
RHW-2*, THHW,
THW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 3 7 12 21 29 49
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 5 9 17 23 38
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 1 3 5 10 14 23
RHW-2*, THHW,
THW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 2 4 7 10 17
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 1 3 5 8 13
THW, THHW, 30 1 1 2 4 6 9
THW-2 38 0 1 1 3 4 6
50 0 1 1 2 3 5
60 0 1 1 1 3 5
80 0 0 1 1 2 4
100 0 0 1 1 1 3
125 0 0 1 1 1 2
150 0 0 0 1 1 2
175 0 0 0 1 1 1
200 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1
*Type RHH, RHW, and RHW-2 without outer covering.
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CONDUCTORS
Type
[mm2 (mm dia.)] 15 20 25 32 40 50
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 10 18 32 58 80 132
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 7 13 23 42 58 96
5.5 (2.6) 4 8 15 26 36 60
8.0 (3.2) 2 5 8 15 21 35
14 1 3 6 11 15 25
22 1 1 4 7 9 15
30 1 1 2 5 6 11
38 1 1 1 3 5 8
50 0 1 1 3 4 7
60 0 1 1 2 3 5
80 0 1 1 1 3 4
100 0 0 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 1 1 1 2
175 0 0 0 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 10 18 31 56 77 128
PFA, PFAH, 3.5 (2.0) 7 13 23 41 56 93
TFE 5.5 (2.6) 5 9 16 29 40 67
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 9 17 23 38
14 1 4 6 12 16 27
22 1 2 4 8 11 19
30 1 1 3 5 8 13
PFA, PFAH, 38 1 1 1 4 5 9
TFE
PFA, PFAH, 50 0 1 1 3 4 7
TFE, Z 60 0 1 1 2 4 6
80 0 1 1 1 3 5
100 0 1 1 1 2 4
Z 2.0 (1.6) 12 22 38 68 93 154
3.5 (2.0) 8 15 27 48 66 109
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 16 29 40 67
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 10 18 25 42
14 1 4 7 13 18 30
22 1 3 5 9 12 20
30 1 1 3 5 7 12
38 1 1 2 4 6 10
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 7 13 22 40 55 92
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 5 10 17 31 42 71
5.5 (2.6) 4 7 13 23 32 52
8.0 (3.2) 1 4 7 13 17 29
14 1 3 5 9 13 21
22 1 1 4 7 9 15
30 1 1 2 5 6 11
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CONDUCTORS
Type
[mm2 (mm dia.)] 15 20 25 32 40 50
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 1 3 5 8
XHHW-2 50 0 1 1 3 4 7
60 0 1 1 2 3 6
80 0 1 1 1 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 6 12 21 39 53 88
1.25 5 10 18 32 45 74
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 8 15 27 49 67 111
1.25 7 13 22 40 55 92
2.0 5 10 18 32 45 74
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 15 28 48 86 119 197
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 11 20 35 64 88 145
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 9 16 29 51 71 117
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 7 13 22 40 55 92
TFN, TFFN 0.75 18 33 57 102 141 233
1.25 13 25 43 78 107 178
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 17 31 54 97 133 221
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 13 24 42 75 103 171
2.0 10 18 31 56 77 128
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 22 40 70 125 172 285
1.25 16 29 51 92 127 210
2.0 12 22 38 68 93 154
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 31 58 101 182 250 413
1.25 22 41 71 128 176 291
2.0 15 28 49 88 121 200
3.5 10 19 33 60 83 138
5.5 7 13 22 40 55 92
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 38 69 121 217 298 493
1.25 26 49 85 152 209 346
2.0 18 33 57 102 141 233
3.5 12 22 38 68 93 154
5.5 7 14 24 44 61 101
XF, XFF 3.5 3 7 12 21 29 49
5.5 3 5 9 17 23 38
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Table A37. Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Electrical Nonmetallic

Tubing (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
THW, THW-2, 8.0 1 3 6 11 15 25
THHW 14 1 2 4 8 11 19
22 1 1 3 6 8 14
30 1 1 2 4 6 10
38 0 1 1 3 4 7
50 0 1 1 3 4 6
60 0 1 1 2 3 5
80 0 1 1 1 3 4
100 0 0 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 1 1 1 2
175 0 0 0 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1
THHN, THWN, 8.0      
THWN-2 14 1 4 7 12 17 28
22 1 2 4 7 10 17
30 1 1 3 5 7 12
38 1 1 2 4 5 9
50 1 1 1 3 5 8
60 0 1 1 3 4 6
80 0 1 1 2 3 5
100 0 1 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 1 1 2
250 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 1 1 1
400 0 0 0 1 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 1 1
XHHW, 8.0 2 4 8 14 19 32
XHHW-2 14 1 3 6 10 14 24
22 1 2 4 7 10 17
30 1 1 3 5 7 12
38 1 1 2 4 5 9
50 1 1 1 3 5 8
60 0 1 1 3 4 7
80 0 1 1 2 3 5
100 0 1 1 1 3 4
125 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 1 1 1 3
200 0 0 1 1 1 2
250 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 1 1 1
400 0 0 0 1 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 1 1
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Table A38 Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in

Flexible Metal Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 15 24 35 62 94 135 184 240
3.5 (2.0) 5 8 12 19 28 50 75 108 148 193
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 4 7 11 17 25 44 67 96 131 171
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 3 6 9 14 21 37 55 80 109 142
RH, RHH, 5.5 (2.6) 3 5 7 11 17 30 45 64 88 115
RHW, 8.0 (3.2) 1 2 4 6 9 15 23 34 46 60
RHW-2 14 1 1 3 5 7 12 19 27 37 48
22 1 1 2 4 5 10 14 21 29 37
30 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 16 22 28
38 0 1 1 1 2 5 7 10 14 19
50 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16
60 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3
TW 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 23 36 53 94 141 203 277 361
3.5 (2.0) 7 11 18 28 41 72 108 156 212 277
5.5 (2.6) 5 8 13 21 30 54 81 116 158 207
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 7 11 17 30 45 64 88 115
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 15 24 35 62 94 135 184 240
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 5 8 12 19 28 50 75 108 148 193
RHW-2*, THW, 5.5 (2.6) 4 6 10 15 22 39 59 85 115 151
THHW,
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 1 4 6 9 13 23 35 51 69 90
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 3 4 7 10 18 27 39 53 69
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 1 3 5 7 13 20 29 39 51
THW, THHW, 30 1 1 2 4 5 10 14 21 29 37
THW-2 38 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 15 20 26
50 0 1 1 1 3 6 9 12 17 22
60 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 14 19
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
116
Table A38 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RHH*, RHW*, 325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
RHW-2*, TW, 375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THW, THHW, 400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THW-2 500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 13 22 33 52 76 134 202 291 396 518
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 9 16 24 38 56 98 147 212 289 378
5.5 (2.6) 6 10 15 24 35 62 93 134 182 238
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 9 14 20 35 53 77 105 137
14 2 4 6 10 14 25 38 55 76 99
22 1 2 4 6 9 16 24 34 46 61
30 1 1 3 4 6 11 17 24 33 43
38 1 1 1 3 4 8 12 18 24 32
50 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 15 20 27
60 0 1 1 1 3 6 9 12 17 22
80 0 1 1 1 2 5 7 10 14 18
100 0 1 1 1 1 4 6 8 12 15
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 12 21 32 51 74 130 196 282 385 502
PFA, PFAH, 3.5 (2.0) 9 15 24 37 54 95 143 206 281 367
TFE 5.5 (2.6) 6 11 17 26 39 68 103 148 201 263
8.0 (3.2) 4 6 10 15 22 39 59 85 115 151
14 2 4 7 11 16 28 42 60 82 107
22 1 3 5 7 11 19 29 42 57 75
30 1 1 3 5 7 13 20 29 39 51
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 1 1 2 3 5 9 14 20 27 36
PFA, PFAH, 50 1 1 1 3 4 8 11 17 23 30
TFE, Z 60 1 1 1 2 3 6 9 14 19 24
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 15 20
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 16
Z 2.0 (1.6) 15 25 39 61 89 157 236 340 463 605
3.5 (2.0) 11 18 28 43 63 111 168 241 329 429
5.5 (2.6) 6 11 17 26 39 68 103 148 201 263
8.0 (3.2) 4 7 11 17 24 43 65 93 127 166
14 3 5 7 12 17 30 45 65 89 117
22 1 3 5 8 12 21 31 45 61 80
30 1 1 3 5 7 12 19 27 37 49
38 1 1 2 4 6 10 15 22 30 39
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 23 36 53 94 141 203 277 361
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 7 11 18 28 41 72 108 156 212 277
5.5 (2.6) 5 8 13 21 30 54 81 116 158 207
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 7 11 17 30 45 64 88 115
14 1 3 5 8 12 22 33 48 65 85
22 1 2 4 6 9 16 24 34 47 61
30 1 1 3 4 6 11 17 24 33 44
117
Table A38 Continued
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 1 3 5 8 13 18 25 32
XHHW-2 50 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 15 21 27
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 9 13 17 23
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 14 19
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 9
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 8 14 22 35 51 90
1.25 7 12 19 29 43 76
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 11 18 28 44 64 113
1.25 9 15 23 36 53 94
2.0 7 12 19 29 43 76
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 19 32 50 78 114 201
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 14 24 37 58 84 148
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 11 19 30 47 68 120
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 9 15 23 36 53 94
TFN, TFFN 0.75 23 38 59 93 135 237
1.25 17 29 45 71 103 181
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 22 36 56 88 128 225
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 17 28 43 68 99 174
2.0 12 21 32 51 74 130
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 28 47 72 113 165 290
1.25 20 35 53 83 121 214
2.0 15 25 39 61 89 157
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 41 68 105 164 239 421
1.25 28 48 74 116 168 297
2.0 19 33 51 80 116 204
3.5 13 23 35 55 80 140
5.5 9 15 23 36 53 94
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 48 82 125 196 285 503
1.25 34 57 88 138 200 353
2.0 23 38 59 93 135 237
3.5 15 25 39 61 89 157
5.5 10 16 25 40 58 103
XF, XFF 3.5 5 8 12 19 28 50
5.5 4 6 10 15 22 39
118
Table A39 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Flexible

Metal Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
THW, THHW, 8.0 2 4 6 10 14 25 38 55 75 98
THW-2 14 1 3 5 7 11 20 29 43 58 76
22 1 2 3 5 8 15 22 32 43 57
30 1 1 2 4 6 11 16 23 32 42
38 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 16 22 29
50 1 1 1 2 3 6 10 14 19 25
60 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 16 21
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 14 18
100 0 1 1 1 1 4 6 8 11 15
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4
THHN, THWN, 8.0          
THWN-2 14 3 4 7 11 16 29 43 62 85 111
22 1 3 4 7 10 18 27 38 52 69
30 1 1 3 5 7 13 19 28 38 49
38 1 1 2 3 5 9 14 21 28 37
50 1 1 1 3 4 8 12 17 24 31
60 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 20 26
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 17 22
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 14 18
125 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 10
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4
XHHW, 8.0 3 5 8 13 19 33 50 71 97 127
XHHW-2 14 2 4 6 9 14 24 37 53 72 95
22 1 3 4 7 10 18 27 38 52 69
30 1 1 3 5 7 13 19 28 38 49
38 1 1 2 3 5 9 14 21 28 37
50 1 1 1 3 4 8 12 17 24 31
60 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 15 20 26
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 17 22
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 7 10 14 18
125 0 1 1 1 1 4 5 8 11 14
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 10
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
119
Table A40 Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in Intermediate

CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 6 11 18 31 42 69 98 151 202 261
3.5 (2.0) 5 9 14 25 34 56 79 122 163 209
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 4 8 13 22 30 49 70 108 144 186
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 4 6 11 18 25 41 58 89 120 154
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 5 8 15 20 33 47 72 97 124
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 3 4 8 10 17 24 38 50 65
14 1 1 3 6 8 14 19 30 40 52
22 1 1 3 5 6 11 15 23 31 41
30 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 18 24 31
38 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 12 16 20
50 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 14 18
60 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 11
125 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
TW 2.0 (1.6) 10 17 27 47 64 104 147 228 304 392
3.5 (2.0) 7 13 21 36 49 80 113 175 234 301
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 15 27 36 59 84 130 174 224
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 8 15 20 33 47 72 97 124
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 6 11 18 31 42 69 98 151 202 261
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 5 9 14 25 34 56 79 122 163 209
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 4 7 11 19 26 43 61 95 127 163
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 2 4 7 12 16 26 37 57 76 98
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 3 5 9 12 20 28 43 58 75
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 2 4 6 9 15 21 32 43 56
THW, THHW, 30 1 1 3 5 6 11 15 23 31 41
THW-2 38 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 16 22 28
50 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 19 24
60 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 20
80 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 13 17
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 8 11 14
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
250
120
Table A40 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Conductor
Type Size [mm2 Raceway Size (mm)
(mm dia.)]
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
RHH*, RHW*, 325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
RHW-2*, TW, 375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THW, THHW, 400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3
THW-2 500
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 14 24 39 68 91 149 211 326 436 562
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 10 17 29 49 67 109 154 238 318 410
5.5 (2.6) 6 11 18 31 42 68 97 150 200 258
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 10 18 24 39 56 86 115 149
14 2 4 7 13 17 28 40 62 83 107
22 1 3 4 8 10 17 25 38 51 66
30 1 1 3 5 7 12 17 27 36 47
38 1 1 2 4 5 9 13 20 27 35
50 1 1 1 3 4 8 11 17 23 29
60 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 19 24
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 12 16 20
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 17
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 13 23 38 66 89 145 205 317 423 545
PFA, PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 10 17 28 48 65 106 150 231 309 398
5.5 (2.6) 7 12 20 34 46 76 107 166 221 285
8.0 (3.2) 4 7 11 19 26 43 61 95 127 163
14 3 5 8 14 19 31 44 67 90 116
22 1 3 5 10 13 21 30 47 63 81
30 1 2 4 6 9 15 21 32 43 56
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 30 39
PFA, PFAH, 50 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 25 32
TFE, Z 60 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 21 27
80 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 22
100 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 14 18
Z 2.0 (1.6) 16 28 46 79 107 175 247 381 510 657
3.5 (2.0) 11 20 32 56 76 124 175 271 362 466
5.5 (2.6) 7 12 20 34 46 76 107 166 221 285
8.0 (3.2) 4 7 12 21 29 48 68 105 140 180
14 3 5 9 15 20 33 47 73 98 127
22 1 3 6 10 14 23 33 50 67 87
30 1 1 3 6 8 14 20 30 41 53
38 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 25 33 43
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 10 17 27 47 64 104 147 228 304 392
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 7 13 21 36 49 80 113 175 234 301
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 15 27 36 59 84 130 174 224
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 8 15 20 33 47 72 97 124
14 1 4 6 11 15 24 35 53 71 92
22 1 3 4 8 11 18 25 39 52 67
30 1 1 3 5 7 12 18 27 37 47
121
Table A40 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Conductor
(mm dia.)]
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 2 4 5 9 13 20 27 35
XHHW-2 50 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 17 23 30
60 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 19 25
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 12 16 20
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 13 17
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 10
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
FIXTURE WIRES
Type (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FHH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 9 16 26 45 61 100
1.25 8 13 22 38 51 84
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 12 20 33 57 77 126
1.25 10 17 27 47 64 104
2.0 8 13 22 38 51 84
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 21 36 59 101 137 223
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 15 26 43 75 101 165
TFF, XF, XFF
RFH-2, TF, TFF, XF, XFF 1.25 12 21 35 60 81 133
XF, XFF 2.0 10 17 27 47 64 104

TFN, TFFN 0.75 25 42 69 119 161 264
1.25 19 32 53 91 123 201
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 23 40 66 113 153 250
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 18 31 51 87 118 193
2.0 13 23 38 66 89 145
ZF, ZFF, ZHF, HF, HFF 0.75 30 52 85 146 197 322
1.25 22 38 63 108 145 238
2.0 16 28 46 79 107 175
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 44 75 123 212 287 468
1.25 31 53 87 149 202 330
2.0 21 36 60 103 139 227
3.5 14 25 41 70 95 156
5.5 10 17 27 47 64 104
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 52 90 147 253 342 558
1.25 37 63 103 178 240 392
2.0 25 42 69 119 161 264
3.5 16 28 46 79 107 175
5.5 10 18 30 52 70 114
XF, XFF 3.5 5 9 14 25 34 56
5.5 4 7 11 19 26 43
122
Table A41 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in

Intermediate Metal Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
THW, THW-2, 8.0 2 4 7 13 17 28 40 62 83 107
THHW 14 1 3 6 10 13 22 31 48 64 82
22 1 2 4 7 10 16 23 36 48 62
30 1 1 3 5 7 12 17 26 35 45
38 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 18 25 32
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 21 27
60 0 1 1 3 4 6 9 13 18 23
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 11 15 20
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 16
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 11
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THHN, THWN, 8.0          
THWN-2 14 3 5 8 14 19 32 45 70 93 120
22 1 3 5 9 12 20 28 43 58 74
30 1 1 3 6 8 14 20 31 41 53
38 1 1 3 5 6 10 15 23 31 40
50 1 1 2 4 5 9 13 20 26 34
60 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 22 28
80 0 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 18 24
100 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 11 15 19
125 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 11
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
250 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
XHHW, XHHW-2 8.0 3 6 9 16 22 37 52 80 107 138
14 2 4 7 12 16 27 38 59 80 103
22 1 3 5 9 12 20 28 43 58 74
30 1 1 3 6 8 14 20 31 41 53
38 1 1 3 5 6 10 15 23 31 40
50 1 1 2 4 5 9 13 20 26 34
60 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 17 22 29
80 0 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 18 24
100 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 11 15 20
125 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
200 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
250 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
standard conductor is compressed to the extent that interstices (voids between strand
123

Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (Type FNMC-B*) (Based on
Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
10 15 20 25 32 40 50
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 3 6 10 16 29 38 62
3.5 (2.0) 3 5 8 13 23 30 50
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 2 4 7 12 21 27 44
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 1 3 6 10 17 22 36
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 1 3 5 8 14 18 29
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 1 2 4 7 9 15
14 1 1 1 3 6 7 12
22 0 1 1 2 4 6 9
30 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
38 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
50 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
60 0 0 1 1 1 1 3
80 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
100 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
125 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
150 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
175 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TW 2.0 (1.6) 5 9 15 25 44 57 93
3.5 (2.0) 4 7 12 19 33 43 71
5.5 (2.6) 3 5 9 14 25 32 53
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 5 8 14 18 29
RHH†, RHW†, 2.0 (1.6) 3 6 10 16 29 38 62
RHW-2†, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH†, RHW†, 3.5 (2.0) 3 5 8 13 23 30 50
RHW-2†, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 1 3 6 10 18 23 39
THW
RHH†, RHW†, 8.0 (3.2) 1 1 4 6 11 14 23
RHW-2†, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH†, RHW†, 14 1 1 3 5 8 11 18
RHW-2†, TW, 22 1 1 1 3 6 8 13
THW, THHW, 30 0 1 1 2 4 6 9
THW-2 38 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
50 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 5
80 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
100 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
175 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
*Corresponds to Section 3.51.2.1(2).
†Types RHH, RHW, and RHW-2 without outer covering.
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Table A42 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Conductor
(mm dia.)]
10 15 20 25 32 40 50
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 8 13 22 36 63 81 133
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 5 9 16 26 46 59 97
5.5 (2.6) 3 6 10 16 29 37 61
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 6 9 16 21 35
14 1 2 4 7 12 15 25
22 1 1 2 4 7 9 15
30 1 1 1 3 5 7 11
38 0 1 1 1 4 5 8
50 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
FEP, FEPB, PFA, 2.0 (1.6) 7 12 21 35 61 79 129
PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 5 9 15 25 44 57 94
5.5 (2.6) 4 6 11 18 32 41 68
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 6 10 18 23 39
14 1 2 4 7 13 17 27
22 1 1 3 5 9 12 19
30 1 1 1 3 6 8 13
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 0 1 1 2 4 5 9
PFA, PFAH, TFE, 50 0 1 1 1 3 4 7

Z 60 0 1 1 1 3 4 6
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
Z 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 26 42 73 95 156
3.5 (2.0) 6 10 18 30 52 67 111
5.5 (2.6) 4 6 11 18 32 41 68
8.0 (3.2) 2 4 7 11 20 26 43
14 1 3 5 8 14 18 30
22 1 1 3 5 9 12 20
30 0 1 1 3 6 7 12
38 0 1 1 2 5 6 10
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 5 9 15 25 44 57 93
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 4 7 12 19 33 43 71
5.5 (2.6) 3 5 9 14 25 32 53
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 5 8 14 18 29
14 1 1 3 6 10 13 22
22 1 1 2 4 7 9 16
30 1 1 1 3 5 7 11
125
Table A42 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Conductor
(mm dia.)]
10 15 20 25 32 40 50
XHH, XHHW, 38 0 1 1 1 4 5 8
XHHW-2 50 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
Size (mm2) 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2 0.75 5 8 15 24 42 54 89
1.25 4 7 12 20 35 46 75
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 6 11 19 30 53 69 113
1.25 5 9 15 25 44 57 93
2.0 4 7 12 20 35 46 75
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 11 19 33 53 94 122 199
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 8 14 24 39 69 90 147
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 7 11 20 32 56 72 119
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 5 9 15 25 44 57 93
TFN, TFFN 0.75 14 23 39 63 111 144 236
1.25 10 17 30 48 85 110 180
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 13 21 37 60 105 136 223
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 10 16 29 46 81 105 173
2.0 7 12 21 35 61 79 129
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 17 28 48 77 136 176 288
1.25 12 20 35 57 100 129 212
2.0 9 15 26 42 73 95 156
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 24 40 70 112 197 255 418
1.25 17 28 49 79 139 180 295
2.0 12 19 34 54 95 123 202
3.5 8 13 23 37 65 85 139
5.5 5 9 15 25 44 57 93
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 29 48 83 134 235 304 499
1.25 20 34 58 94 165 214 350
2.0 14 23 39 63 111 144 236
3.5 9 15 26 42 73 95 156
5.5 6 10 17 27 48 62 102
XF, XFF 3.5 3 5 8 13 23 30 50
5.5 1 3 6 10 18 23 39
Note: This table is for concentric stranded conductors only. For compact
stranded conductors, Table A43 should be used.
126
Table A43 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Liquidtight Flexible

Nonmetallic Conduit (Type FNMC-B*) (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
Size (mm2) 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
THW, THW-2, 8.0 1 2 4 7 12 15 25
THHW 14 1 1 3 5 9 12 19
22 1 1 2 4 7 9 14
30 1 1 1 3 5 6 11
38 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
50 0 1 1 1 3 4 6
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 5
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 4
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
THHN, THWN, 8.0 —      
THWN-2 14 1 2 4 7 13 17 28
22 1 1 3 4 8 11 17
30 1 1 1 3 6 7 12
38 0 1 1 2 4 6 9
50 0 1 1 1 4 5 8
60 0 1 1 1 3 4 6
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4
125 0 0 1 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
XHHW, 8.0 1 3 5 9 15 20 33
XHHW-2 14 1 2 4 6 11 15 24
22 1 1 3 4 8 11 17
30 1 1 1 3 6 7 12
38 0 1 1 2 4 6 9
50 0 1 1 1 4 5 8
60 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4
125 0 0 1 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Definition: Compact stranding is the result of a manufacturing process where the standard conductors
compressed to the extent that the interstices (voids between strand wires) are virtually eliminated.
127
Table A44 Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in Liquidtight

Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (Type FNMC-A*) (Based On Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
10 15 20 25 32 40 50
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 3 6 10 16 28 38 64
3.5 (2.0) 3 4 8 13 23 31 51
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 2 4 7 11 20 27 45
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 1 3 6 9 17 23 38
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 1 3 5 8 13 18 30
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 1 2 4 7 9 16
14 1 1 1 3 5 7 13
22 0 1 1 2 4 6 10
30 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
38 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
50 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
60 0 0 1 1 1 1 4
80 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
100 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
125 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
150 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
175 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
TW 2.0 (1.6) 5 9 15 24 43 58 96
3.5 (2.0) 4 7 12 19 33 44 74
5.5 (2.6) 3 5 9 14 24 33 55
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 5 8 13 18 30
RHH†, RHW†, 2.0 (1.6) 3 6 10 16 28 38 64
RHW-2†, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH†, RHW†, 3.5 (2.0) 3 4 8 13 23 31 51
RHW-2†, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 1 3 6 10 18 24 40
THW
RHH†, RHW†, 8.0 (3.2) 1 1 4 6 10 14 24
RHW-2†, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH†, RHW†, 14 1 1 3 4 8 11 18
RHW-2†, TW, 22 1 1 1 3 6 8 13
THW, THHW, 30 0 1 1 2 4 6 10
THW-2 38 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
50 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
60 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
80 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
100 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
175 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
*Correspond to Section 3.51.2.1(1).
†Types RHH, RHW,and RHW-2 without outer covering.
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Table A44 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
10 15 20 25 32 40 50
(mm dia.)]
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 8 13 22 35 62 83 137
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 5 9 16 25 45 60 100
5.5 (2.6) 3 6 10 16 28 38 63
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 6 9 16 22 36
14 1 2 4 6 12 16 26
22 1 1 2 4 7 9 16
30 1 1 1 3 5 7 11
38 0 1 1 1 4 5 8
50 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 7 12 21 34 60 80 133
PFA, PFAH, 3.5 (2.0) 5 9 15 25 44 59 97
TFE 5.5 (2.6) 4 6 11 18 31 42 70
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 6 10 18 24 40
14 1 2 4 7 13 17 28
22 1 1 3 5 9 12 20
30 1 1 1 3 6 8 13
PFA, PFAH, 38 0 1 1 2 4 5 9
TFE
PFA, PFAH, 50 0 1 1 1 3 5 8
TFE, Z 60 0 1 1 1 3 4 6
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
Z 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 25 41 72 97 161
3.5 (2.0) 6 10 18 29 51 69 114
5.5 (2.6) 4 6 11 18 31 42 70
8.0 (3.2) 2 4 7 11 20 26 44
14 1 3 5 8 14 18 31
22 1 1 3 5 9 13 21
30 1 1 1 3 6 8 13
38 1 1 1 2 4 6 10
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 5 9 15 24 43 58 96
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 4 7 12 19 33 44 74
5.5 (2.6) 3 5 9 14 24 33 55
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 5 8 13 18 30
14 1 1 3 5 10 13 22
22 1 1 2 4 7 10 16
30 1 1 1 3 5 7 11
129
Table A44 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
(mm dia.)] 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
XHH, XHHW, 38 0 1 1 1 4 5 8
XHHW-2 50 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 5 8 14 23 41 55 92
1.25 4 7 12 20 35 47 77
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 6 11 18 29 52 70 116
1.25 5 9 15 24 43 58 96
2.0 4 7 12 20 35 47 77
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 12 19 33 52 92 124 205
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 8 14 24 39 68 91 152
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 7 11 19 31 55 74 122
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 5 9 15 24 43 58 96
TFN, TFFN 0.75 14 22 39 62 109 146 243
1.25 10 17 29 47 83 112 185
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 13 21 37 59 103 139 230
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 10 16 28 45 80 107 178
2.0 7 12 21 34 60 80 133
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 17 27 47 76 133 179 297
1.25 12 20 35 56 98 132 219
2.0 9 15 25 41 72 97 161
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 25 40 69 110 193 260 431
1.25 17 28 48 77 136 183 303
2.0 12 19 33 53 94 126 209
3.5 8 13 23 36 64 86 143
5.5 5 9 15 24 43 58 96
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 29 48 82 131 231 310 514
1.25 21 33 57 92 162 218 361
2.0 14 22 39 62 109 146 243
3.5 9 15 25 41 72 97 161
5.5 6 10 17 27 47 63 105
XF, XFF 3.5 3 4 8 13 23 31 51
5.5 1 3 6 10 18 24 40
130

Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (Type FNMC-A*) (Based
on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
Size (mm2) 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
THW, 8.0 1 2 4 6 11 16 26
THW-2, THHW 14 1 1 3 5 9 12 20
22 1 1 2 4 7 9 15
30 1 1 1 3 5 6 11
38 0 1 1 1 3 4 8
50 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 5
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
THHN, THWN, 8.0 —      
THWN-2 14 1 2 4 7 13 18 29
22 1 1 3 4 8 11 18
30 1 1 1 3 6 8 13
38 0 1 1 2 4 6 10
50 0 1 1 1 3 5 8
60 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
125 0 0 1 1 1 1 3
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
XHHW, 8.0 1 3 5 8 15 20 34
XHHW-2 14 1 2 4 6 11 15 25
22 1 1 3 4 8 11 18
30 1 1 1 3 6 8 13
38 0 1 1 2 4 6 10
50 0 1 1 1 3 5 8
60 0 1 1 1 3 4 7
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 6
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5
125 0 0 1 1 1 2 4
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
131
Table A46 Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in Liquidtight

Flexible Metal Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 16 29 38 62 93 143 186 243
3.5 (2.0) 5 8 13 23 30 50 75 115 149 195
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 4 7 12 21 27 44 66 102 133 173
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 3 6 10 17 22 36 55 84 110 144
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 5 8 14 18 29 44 68 89 116
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 2 4 7 9 15 23 36 46 61
14 1 1 3 6 7 12 18 28 37 48
22 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 22 29 38
30 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 17 22 29
38 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 19
50 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 13 16
60 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3
TW 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 25 44 57 93 140 215 280 365
3.5 (2.0) 7 12 19 33 43 71 108 165 215 280
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 14 25 32 53 80 123 160 209
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 8 14 18 29 44 68 89 116
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 16 29 38 62 93 143 186 243
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 5 8 13 23 30 50 75 115 149 195
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 6 10 18 23 39 58 89 117 152
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 1 4 6 11 14 23 35 53 70 91
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 3 5 8 11 18 27 41 53 70
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 1 3 6 8 13 20 30 40 52
THW, THHW, 30 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 22 29 38
THW-2 38 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 20 26
50 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 23
60 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 11 15 19
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
132
Table A46 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RHH*, RHW*, 325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
RHW-2*, TW, 375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THW, THHW, 400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THW-2 500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 13 22 36 63 81 133 201 308 401 523
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 9 16 26 46 59 97 146 225 292 381
5.5 (2.6) 6 10 16 29 37 61 92 141 184 240
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 9 16 21 35 53 81 106 138
14 2 4 7 12 15 25 38 59 76 100
22 1 2 4 7 9 15 23 36 47 61
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 26 33 44
38 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 25 32
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 21 27
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 23
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 19
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 12
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 12 21 35 61 79 129 195 299 389 507
PFA, PFAH, 3.5 (2.0) 9 15 25 44 57 94 142 218 284 370
TFE 5.5 (2.6) 6 11 18 32 41 68 102 156 203 266
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 10 18 23 39 58 89 117 152
14 2 4 7 13 17 27 41 64 83 108
22 1 3 5 9 12 19 29 44 58 75
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 20 30 40 52
PFA, PFAH, 38 1 1 2 4 5 9 14 21 28 36
TFE
PFA, PFAH, 50 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 18 23 30
TFE, Z 60 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 19 25
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 20
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 13 17
Z 2.0 (1.6) 20 26 42 73 95 156 235 360 469 611
3.5 (2.0) 14 18 30 52 67 111 167 255 332 434
5.5 (2.6) 8 11 18 32 41 68 102 156 203 266
8.0 (3.2) 5 7 11 20 26 43 64 99 129 168
14 4 5 8 14 18 30 45 69 90 118
22 2 3 5 9 12 20 31 48 62 81
30 1 1 3 6 7 12 19 29 38 49
38 1 1 2 5 6 10 15 23 30 40
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 25 44 57 93 140 215 280 365
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 7 12 19 33 43 71 108 165 215 280
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 14 25 32 53 80 123 160 209
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 8 14 18 29 44 68 89 116
14 1 3 6 10 13 22 33 50 66 86
22 1 2 4 7 9 16 24 36 48 62
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 26 34 44
133
Table A46 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 25 33
XHHW-2 50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 21 28
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 9 13 17 23
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 19
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 10
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 8 15 24 42 54 89
1.25 7 12 20 35 46 75
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 11 19 30 53 69 113
1.25 9 15 25 44 57 93
2.0 7 12 20 35 46 75
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 19 33 53 94 122 199
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 14 24 39 69 90 147
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 11 20 32 56 72 119
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 9 15 25 44 57 93
TFN, TFFN 0.75 23 39 63 111 144 236
1.25 17 30 48 85 110 180
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 21 37 60 105 136 223
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 16 29 46 81 105 173
2.0 12 21 35 61 79 129
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 28 48 77 136 176 288
1.25 20 35 57 100 129 212
2.0 15 26 42 73 95 156
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 40 70 112 197 255 418
1.25 28 49 79 139 180 295
2.0 19 34 54 95 123 202
3.5 13 23 37 65 85 139
5.5 9 15 25 44 57 93
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 48 83 134 235 304 499
1.25 34 58 94 165 214 350
2.0 23 39 63 111 144 236
3.5 15 26 42 73 95 156
5.5 10 17 27 48 62 102
XF, XFF 3.5 5 8 13 23 30 50
5.5 3 6 10 18 23 39
134

Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
Size (mm2) 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
THW, THW-2, 8.0 1 2 4 7 12 15 25 38 58 76 99
THHW 14 1 1 3 5 9 12 19 29 45 59 77
22 1 1 2 4 7 9 14 22 34 44 57
30 1 1 1 3 5 6 11 16 25 32 42
38 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 17 23 30
50 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 15 20 26
60 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 16 21
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 14 18
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4
THHN, THWN, 8.0           
THWN-2 14 1 2 4 7 13 17 28 43 66 86 112
22 1 1 3 4 8 11 17 26 41 53 69
30 1 1 1 3 6 7 12 19 29 38 50
38 0 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 22 28 37
50 0 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 24 32
60 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 15 20 26
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 17 22
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 14 18
125 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 11
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
XHHW, 8.0 1 3 5 9 15 20 33 49 76 98 129
XHHW-2 14 1 2 4 6 11 15 24 37 56 73 95
22 1 1 3 4 8 11 17 26 41 53 69
30 1 1 1 3 6 7 12 19 29 38 50
38 0 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 22 28 37
50 0 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 24 32
60 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 20 27
80 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 17 22
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 14 18
125 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 15
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 7 10
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
135
Table A48 Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in Rigid Metal Conduit
(Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 17 29 39 65 93 143 191 246 387 558
3.5 (2.0) 5 8 13 23 32 52 75 115 154 198 311 448
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 4 7 12 21 28 46 66 102 136 176 276 398
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 3 6 10 17 23 38 55 85 113 146 229 330
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 5 8 14 19 31 44 68 91 118 185 267
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 2 4 7 10 16 23 36 48 61 97 139
14 1 1 3 6 8 13 18 29 38 49 77 112
22 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 30 38 60 87
30 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 17 23 29 46 66
38 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 19 30 44
50 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 13 17 26 38
60 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 8 11 14 23 33
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 12 20 28
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 24
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 13 18
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6 10 15
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 13
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 11
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 9
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5 8
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5 8
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
TW 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 25 44 59 98 140 216 288 370 581 839
3.5 (2.0) 7 12 19 33 45 75 107 165 221 284 446 644
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 14 25 34 56 80 123 164 212 332 480
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 8 14 19 31 44 68 91 118 185 267
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 6 10 17 29 39 65 93 143 191 246 387 558
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 5 8 13 23 32 52 75 115 154 198 311 448
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 6 10 18 25 41 58 90 120 154 242 350
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 1 4 6 11 15 24 35 54 72 92 145 209
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 3 5 8 11 18 27 41 55 71 111 160
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 1 3 6 8 14 20 31 41 53 83 120
THW, THHW, 30 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 30 38 60 87
THW-2 38 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 21 27 42 61
50 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 18 23 36 52
60 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 11 15 19 31 44
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 16 26 37
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 14 21 31
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 22
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7 12 17
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 14
136
Table A48 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
RHH*, RHW*, 325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
RHW-2*, TW, 375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 10
THW, THHW, 400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 10
THW-2 500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 8
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 13 22 36 63 85 140 200 309 412 531 833 1202
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 9 16 26 46 62 102 146 225 301 387 608 877
5.5 (2.6) 6 10 17 29 39 64 92 142 189 244 383 552
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 9 16 22 37 53 82 109 140 221 318
14 2 4 7 12 16 27 38 59 79 101 159 230
22 1 2 4 7 10 16 23 36 48 62 98 141
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 26 34 44 70 100
38 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 25 33 51 74
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 21 27 43 63
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 18 23 36 52
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 19 30 43
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16 25 36
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13 20 29
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 10 15 22
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 8 13 20
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7 11
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
FEP, FEPB, PFA, 2.0 (1.6) 12 22 35 61 83 136 194 300 400 515 808 1166
PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 9 16 26 44 60 99 142 219 292 376 590 851
5.5 (2.6) 6 11 18 32 43 71 102 157 209 269 423 610
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 10 18 25 41 58 90 120 154 242 350
14 2 4 7 13 17 29 41 64 85 110 172 249
22 1 3 5 9 12 20 29 44 59 77 120 174
30 1 1 3 6 8 14 20 31 41 53 83 120
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 21 28 37 57 83
PFA, PFAH, TFE, 50 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 18 24 30 48 69

Z 60 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 19 25 40 57
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 21 33 47
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 13 17 27 39
Z 2.0 (1.6) 15 26 42 73 100 164 234 361 482 621 974 1405
3.5 (2.0) 10 18 30 52 71 116 166 256 342 440 691 997
5.5 (2.6) 6 11 18 32 43 71 102 157 209 269 423 610
8.0 (3.2) 4 7 11 20 27 45 64 99 132 170 267 386
14 3 5 8 14 19 31 45 69 93 120 188 271
22 1 3 5 9 13 22 31 48 64 82 129 186
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 19 29 39 50 78 113
38 1 1 2 5 6 10 15 23 31 40 63 92
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 9 15 25 44 59 98 140 216 288 370 581 839
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 7 12 19 33 45 75 107 165 221 284 446 644
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 14 25 34 56 80 123 164 212 332 480
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 8 14 19 31 44 68 91 118 185 267
14 1 3 6 10 14 23 33 51 68 87 137 197
22 1 2 4 7 10 16 24 37 49 63 99 143
30 1 1 3 5 7 12 17 26 35 45 70 101
137
Table A48 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
(mm dia.)] 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 1 4 5 9 12 19 26 33 52 76
XHHW-2 50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 22 28 44 64
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 9 13 18 23 37 53
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 19 30 44
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16 25 36
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13 20 30
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 11 18 25
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 6 7 10 15 22
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 14 20
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7 11
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 8 15 24 42 57 94
1.25 7 12 20 35 48 79
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 11 19 31 53 72 118
1.25 9 15 25 44 59 98
2.0 7 12 20 35 48 79
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 19 33 54 94 127 209
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 14 25 40 69 94 155
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 11 20 32 56 76 125
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 9 15 25 44 59 98
TFN, TFFN 0.75 23 40 64 111 150 248
1.25 17 30 49 84 115 189
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 21 38 61 105 143 235
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 16 29 47 81 110 181
2.0 12 22 35 61 83 136
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 28 48 79 135 184 303
1.25 20 36 58 100 136 223
2.0 15 26 42 73 100 164
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 40 71 114 197 267 439
1.25 28 50 80 138 188 310
2.0 19 34 55 95 129 213
3.5 13 23 38 65 89 146
5.5 9 15 25 44 59 98
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 48 84 136 235 318 524
1.25 34 59 96 165 224 368
2.0 23 40 64 111 150 248
3.5 15 26 42 73 100 164
5.5 10 17 28 48 65 107
XF, XFF 3.5 5 8 13 23 32 52
5.5 3 6 10 18 25 41
138
Table A49 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Rigid

COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
THW, 8.0 2 4 7 12 16 26 38 59 78 101 158 228
THW-2, THHW 14 1 3 5 9 12 20 29 45 60 78 122 176
22 1 2 4 7 9 15 22 34 45 58 91 132
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 25 33 43 67 97
38 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 17 23 30 47 68
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 20 26 41 59
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 22 34 50
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 19 29 42
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15 24 35
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12 19 28
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 24
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 22
200 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 7 8 13 20
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7 11 17
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7 11
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9
THHN, THWN, 8.0            
THWN-2 14 2 5 8 13 18 30 43 66 88 114 179 258
22 1 3 5 8 11 18 26 41 55 70 110 159
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 19 29 39 50 79 114
38 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 29 38 60 86
50 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 25 32 51 73
60 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 21 26 42 60
80 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 22 35 51
100 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 14 18 29 42
125 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 8 11 14 23 33
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 12 20 28
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 10 15 22
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6 10 15
375 00 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 9 13
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 9 13
500 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 9
XHHW, 8.0 3 5 9 15 21 34 49 76 101 130 205 296
XHHW-2 14 2 4 6 11 15 25 36 56 75 97 152 220
22 1 3 5 8 11 18 26 41 55 70 110 159
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 19 29 39 50 79 114
38 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 29 38 60 86
50 1 1 1 4 5 8 12 19 25 32 51 73
60 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 21 27 43 62
80 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 22 35 51
100 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 19 29 42
125 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 8 11 15 23 34
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13 20 29
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 11 18 25
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10 16 23
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 10 15
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 10
139

Rigid PVC Conduit, Schedule 80 (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 4 8 13 23 32 55 79 123 166 215 341 490
3.5 (2.0) 3 6 10 19 26 44 63 99 133 173 274 394
RHH, RHW, RHW- 2.0 (1.6) 3 5 9 17 23 39 56 88 118 153 243 349
2 3.5 (2.0) 2 4 7 14 19 32 46 73 98 127 202 290
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 1 3 6 11 15 26 37 59 79 103 163 234
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 1 3 6 8 13 19 31 41 54 85 122
14 1 1 2 4 6 11 16 24 33 43 68 98
22 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 19 26 33 53 77
30 0 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 20 25 41 58
38 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 17 27 38
50 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 15 23 33
60 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 13 20 29
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
100 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 21
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 14
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 9 13
200 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 10
325 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 6 8
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 4 5
TW 2.0 (1.6) 6 11 20 35 49 82 118 185 250 324 514 736
3.5 (2.0) 5 9 15 27 38 63 91 142 192 248 394 565
5.5 (2.6) 3 6 11 20 28 47 67 106 143 185 294 421
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 6 11 15 26 37 59 79 103 163 234
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 4 8 13 23 32 55 79 123 166 215 341 490
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 3 6 10 19 26 44 63 99 133 173 274 394
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 2 5 8 15 20 34 49 77 104 135 214 307
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 1 3 5 9 12 20 29 46 62 81 128 184
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 1 3 7 9 16 22 35 48 62 98 141
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 1 3 5 7 12 17 26 35 46 73 105
THW THHW, 30 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 19 26 33 53 77
THW-2 38 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 18 23 37 54
50 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 20 32 46
60 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 13 17 27 39
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14 23 33
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12 19 27
125 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 22
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 7 12 17
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 10 15
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 9 13
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 10
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7
140
Table A50 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 9 17 28 51 70 118 170 265 358 464 736 1055
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 6 12 20 37 51 86 124 193 261 338 537 770
5.5 (2.6) 4 7 13 23 32 54 78 122 164 213 338 485
8.0 (3.2) 2 4 7 13 18 31 45 70 95 123 195 279
14 1 3 5 9 13 22 32 51 68 89 141 202
22 1 1 3 6 8 14 20 31 42 54 86 124
30 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 30 39 61 88
38 0 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 22 29 45 65
50 0 1 1 2 3 6 9 14 18 24 38 55
60 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 20 32 46
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 17 26 38
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 14 22 31
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 18 25
150 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 22
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7 12 17
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 14
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 9
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 9
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 8 16 27 49 68 115 164 257 347 450 714 1024
PFA, PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 6 12 20 36 50 84 120 188 253 328 521 747
5.5 (2.6) 4 8 14 26 36 60 86 135 182 235 374 536
8.0 (3.2) 2 5 8 15 20 34 49 77 104 135 214 307
14 1 3 6 10 14 24 35 55 74 96 152 218
22 1 2 4 7 10 17 24 38 52 67 106 153
30 1 1 3 5 7 12 17 26 35 46 73 105
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 18 25 32 51 73
PFA, PFAH, 50 0 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 20 27 42 61
TFE, Z 60 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 17 22 35 50
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 18 29 41
100 0 0 1 1 1 4 5 8 11 15 24 34
Z 2.0 (1.6) 10 19 33 59 82 138 198 310 418 542 860 1233
3.5 (2.0) 7 14 23 42 58 98 141 220 297 385 610 875
5.5 (2.6) 4 8 14 26 36 60 86 135 182 235 374 536
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 9 16 22 38 54 85 115 149 236 339
14 2 4 6 11 16 26 38 60 81 104 166 238
22 1 2 4 8 11 18 26 41 55 72 114 164
30 1 1 2 5 6 11 16 25 33 43 69 99
38 0 1 2 4 5 9 13 20 27 35 56 80
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 6 11 20 35 49 82 118 185 250 324 514 736
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 5 9 15 27 38 63 91 142 192 248 394 565
5.5 (2.6) 3 6 11 20 28 47 67 106 143 185 294 421
8.0 (3.2) 1 3 6 11 15 26 37 59 79 103 163 234
14 1 2 4 8 11 19 28 43 59 76 121 173
22 1 1 3 6 8 14 20 31 42 55 87 125
30 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 30 39 62 89
141
Table A50 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
XHH, XHHW, 38 0 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 22 29 46 66
XHHW-2 50 0 1 1 2 3 6 9 14 19 24 39 56
60 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 20 32 46
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 17 27 38
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14 22 32
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 11 18 26
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 10 15 22
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 14 20
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7 12 17
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 14
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 11
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 9
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 9
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 6 11 19 34 47 79
1.25 5 9 16 28 39 67
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 7 14 24 43 59 100
1.25 6 11 20 35 49 82
2.0 5 9 16 28 39 67
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 13 25 42 76 105 177
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 10 18 31 56 77 130
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 8 15 25 45 62 105
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 6 11 20 35 49 82
TFN, TFFN 0.75 16 29 50 90 124 209
1.25 12 22 38 68 95 159
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 15 28 47 85 118 198
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 11 22 36 66 91 153
2.0 8 16 27 49 68 115
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 19 36 61 110 152 255
1.25 14 27 45 81 112 188
2.0 10 19 33 59 82 138
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 28 53 88 159 220 371
1.25 19 37 62 112 155 261
2.0 13 25 43 77 107 179
3.5 9 17 29 53 73 123
5.5 6 11 20 35 49 82
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 33 63 106 190 263 442
1.25 23 44 74 133 185 310
2.0 16 29 50 90 124 209
3.5 10 19 33 59 82 138
5.5 7 13 21 39 54 90
XF, XFF 3.5 3 6 10 19 26 44
5.5 2 5 8 15 20 34
142
Table A51 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Rigid PVC Conduit,

Schedule 80 (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
THW, THW-2, 8.0 1 3 5 9 13 22 32 50 68 88 140 200
THHW 14 1 2 4 7 10 17 25 39 52 68 108 155
22 1 1 3 5 7 13 18 29 39 51 81 116
30 1 1 1 4 5 9 13 21 29 37 60 85
38 0 1 1 3 4 6 9 15 20 26 42 60
50 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 23 36 52
60 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 19 30 44
80 0 0 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16 26 37
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13 22 31
125 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 11 17 25
150 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 21
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7 12 17
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 14
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 10
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 10
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 8
THHN, THWN, 8.0            
THWN-2 14 1 3 6 11 15 25 36 57 77 99 158 226
22 1 1 3 6 9 15 22 35 47 61 98 140
30 1 1 2 5 6 11 16 25 34 44 70 100
38 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 19 25 33 53 75
50 0 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 22 28 45 64
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 18 23 37 53
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 19 31 44
100 0 0 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16 25 37
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 12 20 29
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
175 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 22
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 11
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 5 8
XHHW, XHHW-2 8.0 1 4 7 12 17 29 42 65 88 114 181 260
14 1 3 5 9 13 21 31 48 65 85 134 193
22 1 1 3 6 9 15 22 35 47 61 98 140
30 1 1 2 5 6 11 16 25 34 44 70 100
38 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 19 25 33 53 75
50 0 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 22 28 45 64
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 18 24 38 54
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 19 31 44
100 0 0 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16 26 37
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13 21 30
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 10 15 22
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 14 20
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 17
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 11
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 6 8
standard conductors compressed to the extent that the interstices (voids between strand
143
Table A52 Maximum Number of Conductors and Fixture Wires in Rigid

PVC Conduit, Schedule 40 and HDPE Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 5 9 16 28 38 63 90 139 186 240 378 546
3.5 (2.0) 4 8 12 22 30 50 72 112 150 193 304 439
RHH, RHW, RHW- 2.0 (1.6) 4 7 11 20 27 45 64 99 133 171 269 390
2 3.5 (2.0) 3 5 9 16 22 37 53 82 110 142 224 323
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 2 4 7 13 18 30 43 66 89 115 181 261
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 2 4 7 9 15 22 35 46 60 94 137
14 1 1 3 5 7 12 18 28 37 48 76 109
22 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 29 37 59 85
30 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 22 28 45 65
38 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 19 29 43
50 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 16 26 37
60 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14 22 32
80 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12 19 28
100 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10 16 24
125 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 12 18
150 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 14
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 13
250 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 11
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 9
375 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 8
400 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 8
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6
TW 2.0 (1.6) 8 14 24 42 57 94 135 209 280 361 568 822
3.5 (2.0) 6 11 18 32 44 72 103 160 215 277 436 631
5.5 (2.6) 4 8 13 24 32 54 77 119 160 206 325 470
8.0 (3.2) 2 4 7 13 18 30 43 66 89 115 181 261
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 5 9 16 28 38 63 90 139 186 240 378 546
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 4 8 12 22 30 50 72 112 150 193 304 439
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 6 10 17 24 39 56 87 117 150 237 343
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 1 3 6 10 14 23 33 52 70 90 142 205
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 2 4 8 11 18 26 40 53 69 109 157
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 1 3 6 8 13 19 30 40 51 81 117
THW, THHN, 30 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 22 29 37 59 85
THW-2 38 0 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 20 26 41 60
50 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 22 35 51
60 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 15 19 30 43
80 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16 25 36
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13 21 30
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 21
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 7 12 17
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6 10 14
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 11
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 10
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 10
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7
144
Table A52 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 11 21 34 60 82 135 193 299 401 517 815 1178
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 8 15 25 43 59 99 141 218 293 377 594 859
5.5 (2.6) 5 9 15 27 37 62 89 137 184 238 374 541
8.0 (3.2) 3 5 9 16 21 36 51 79 106 137 216 312
14 1 4 6 11 15 26 37 57 77 99 156 225
22 1 2 4 7 9 16 22 35 47 61 96 138
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 25 33 43 68 98
38 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 18 25 32 50 73
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 21 37 42 61
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 22 35 51
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 18 29 42
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15 24 35
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 12 20 28
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 24
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 21
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 11
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 6 8
FEP, FEPB, PFA, 2.0 (1.6) 11 20 33 58 79 131 188 290 389 502 790 1142
PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 8 15 24 42 58 96 137 212 284 366 577 834
5.5 (2.6) 6 10 17 30 41 69 98 152 204 263 414 598
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 10 17 24 39 56 87 117 150 237 343
14 2 4 7 12 17 28 40 62 83 107 169 244
22 1 3 5 8 12 19 28 43 58 75 118 170
30 1 1 3 6 8 13 19 30 40 51 81 117
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 1 1 2 4 5 9 13 20 28 36 56 81
PFA, PFAH, TFE, 50 1 1 1 3 4 8 11 17 23 30 47 68

Z 60 0 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 19 24 39 56
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 12 16 20 32 46
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 16 26 38
Z 2.0 (1.6) 13 24 40 70 95 158 226 350 469 605 952 1376
3.5 (2.0) 9 17 28 49 68 112 160 248 333 429 675 976
5.5 (2.6) 6 10 17 30 41 69 98 152 204 263 414 598
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 11 19 26 43 62 96 129 166 261 378
14 2 4 7 13 18 30 43 67 90 116 184 265
22 1 3 5 9 12 21 30 46 62 80 126 183
30 1 1 3 5 7 12 18 28 38 49 77 111
38 1 1 2 4 6 10 14 23 30 39 62 90
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 8 14 24 42 57 94 135 209 280 361 568 822
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 6 11 18 32 44 72 103 160 215 277 436 631
5.5 (2.6) 4 8 13 24 32 54 77 119 160 206 325 470
8.0 (3.2) 2 4 7 13 18 30 43 66 89 115 181 261
14 1 3 5 10 13 22 32 49 66 85 134 193
22 1 2 4 7 9 16 23 35 48 61 97 140
30 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 25 34 44 69 99
145
Table A52 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
(mm dia.)]
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 19 25 32 51 74
XHHW-2 50 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 21 27 43 62
60 0 1 1 2 3 6 8 13 17 23 36 52
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 14 19 30 43
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15 24 35
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 13 20 29
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 22
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 11
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 6 8
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 8 14 23 40 54 90
1.25 6 12 19 33 46 76
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 10 17 29 50 69 114
1.25 8 14 24 42 57 94
2.0 6 12 19 33 46 76
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 17 31 51 89 122 202
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 13 23 38 66 90 149
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 10 18 30 53 73 120
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 8 14 24 42 57 94
TFN, TFFN 0.75 20 37 60 105 144 239
1.25 16 28 46 80 110 183
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 19 35 57 100 137 227
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 15 27 44 77 106 175
2.0 11 20 33 58 79 131
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 25 45 74 129 176 292
1.25 18 33 54 95 130 216
2.0 13 24 40 70 95 158
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 36 65 107 187 256 424
1.25 26 46 75 132 180 299
2.0 17 31 52 90 124 205
3.5 12 22 35 62 85 141
5.5 8 14 24 42 57 94
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 43 78 128 223 305 506
1.25 30 55 90 157 214 355
2.0 20 37 60 105 144 239
3.5 13 24 40 70 95 158
5.5 9 16 26 45 62 103
XF, XFF 3.5 4 8 12 22 30 50
5.5 3 6 10 17 24 39
146
Table A53 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Rigid PVC Conduit,

Schedule 40 and HDPE Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100 125 150
THW, THW-2, 8.0 1 4 6 11 15 26 37 57 76 98 155 224
THHW 14 1 3 5 9 12 20 28 44 59 76 119 173
22 1 1 3 6 9 15 21 33 44 57 89 129
30 1 1 2 5 6 11 15 24 32 42 66 95
38 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 17 23 29 46 67
50 0 1 1 3 4 6 9 15 20 25 40 58
60 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 21 34 49
80 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 14 18 29 42
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 9 12 15 24 35
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12 19 27
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10 16 24
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 21
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 6 8 13 19
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7 11 16
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 9 13
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 11
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 11
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 9
THHN, THWN, 8.0            
THWN-2 14 2 4 7 13 17 29 41 64 86 111 175 253
22 1 2 4 8 11 18 25 40 53 68 108 156
30 1 1 3 5 8 13 18 28 38 49 77 112
38 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 21 29 37 58 84
50 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 18 24 31 49 72
60 0 1 1 3 4 7 9 15 20 26 41 59
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 17 22 34 50
100 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 14 18 28 41
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 8 11 14 22 32
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12 19 28
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 10 17 24
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 15 22
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 13 18
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6 10 15
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 9
XHHW, 8.0 3 5 8 14 20 33 47 73 99 127 200 290
XHHW-2 14 1 4 6 11 15 25 35 55 73 94 149 215
22 1 2 4 8 11 18 25 40 53 68 108 156
30 1 1 3 5 8 13 18 28 38 49 77 112
38 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 21 29 37 58 84
50 1 1 1 3 5 8 12 18 24 31 49 72
60 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 15 20 26 42 60
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 17 22 34 50
100 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 10 14 18 29 42
125 0 0 1 1 1 4 5 8 11 14 23 33
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12 19 28
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11 17 25
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 10 15 22
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 13 18
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6 10 15
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5 8 12
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6 9
147

Type A, Rigid PVC Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RH 2.0 (1.6) 7 12 20 34 44 70 104 157 204 262
3.5 (2.0) 6 10 16 27 35 56 84 126 164 211
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 5 9 15 24 31 49 74 112 146 187
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 4 7 12 20 26 41 61 93 121 155
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 3 6 10 16 21 33 50 75 98 125
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 1 3 5 8 11 17 26 39 51 65
14 1 2 4 6 9 14 21 31 41 52
22 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 24 32 41
30 1 1 2 4 5 8 12 18 24 31
38 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 20
50 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 10 14 18
60 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15
80 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
100 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 11
125 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 7 8
150 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
175 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
200 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 6
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
325 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
375 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4
400 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4
500 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3
TW 2.0 (1.6) 11 18 31 51 67 105 157 235 307 395
3.5 (2.0) 8 14 24 39 51 80 120 181 236 303
5.5 (2.6) 6 10 18 29 38 60 89 135 176 226
8.0(3.2) 3 6 10 16 21 33 50 75 98 125
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 7 12 20 34 44 70 104 157 204 262
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 6 10 16 27 35 56 84 126 164 211
RHW-2*, THHW, 5.5 (2.6) 4 8 13 21 28 44 65 98 128 165
THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 2 4 8 12 16 26 39 59 77 98
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 1 3 6 9 13 20 30 45 59 75
RHW-2*, TW, 22 1 2 4 7 9 15 22 33 44 56
THW, THHW, 30 1 1 3 5 7 11 16 24 32 41
THW-2 38 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 22 29
50 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 14 19 24
60 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 21
80 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 13 17
100 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 11 14
125 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
150 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
200 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 6 8
250 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 5 7
148
Table A54 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
RHH*, RHW*, 325 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
RHW-2*, TW, 375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 3 4
THW, THHW, 400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 3 4
THW-2 500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 3
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 16 27 44 73 96 150 225 338 441 566
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 11 19 32 53 70 109 164 246 321 412
5.5 (2.6) 7 12 20 33 44 69 103 155 202 260
8.0 (3.2) 4 7 12 19 25 40 59 89 117 150
14 3 5 8 14 18 28 43 64 84 108
22 1 3 5 8 11 17 26 39 52 66
30 1 1 3 6 8 12 19 28 37 47
38 1 1 2 4 6 9 14 21 27 35
50 1 1 2 4 5 8 11 17 23 29
60 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 14 19 24
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 20
100 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 13 17
125 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 8 10 14
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 12
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 7
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 15 26 43 70 93 146 218 327 427 549
PFA, PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 11 19 31 51 68 106 159 239 312 400
5.5 (2.6) 8 13 22 37 48 76 114 171 224 287
8.0 (3.2) 4 8 13 21 28 44 65 98 128 165
14 3 5 9 15 20 31 46 70 91 117
22 1 4 6 10 14 21 32 49 64 82
30 1 2 4 7 9 15 22 33 44 56
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 1 1 3 5 6 10 15 23 30 39
PFA, PFAH, 50 1 1 2 4 5 8 13 19 25 32
TFE, Z 60 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 16 21 27
80 1 1 1 3 3 6 9 13 17 22
100 0 1 1 2 3 5 7 11 14 18
Z 2.0 (1.6) 18 31 52 85 112 175 263 395 515 661
3.5 (2.0) 13 22 37 60 79 124 186 280 365 469
5.5 (2.6) 8 13 22 37 48 76 114 171 224 287
8.0 (3.2) 5 8 14 23 30 48 72 108 141 181
14 3 6 10 16 21 34 50 76 99 127
22 2 4 7 11 15 23 35 52 68 88
30 1 2 4 7 9 14 21 32 41 53
38 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 26 33 43
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 11 18 31 51 67 105 157 235 307 395
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 8 14 24 39 51 80 120 181 236 303
5.5 (2.6) 6 10 18 29 38 60 89 135 176 226
8.0 (3.2) 3 6 10 16 21 33 50 75 98 125
14 2 4 7 12 15 24 37 55 75 93
22 1 3 5 8 11 18 26 40 52 67
30 1 1 3 6 8 12 19 28 37 48
149
Table A54 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type Size [mm2
15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
(mm dia.)]
XHH, XHHW, 38 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 21 28 35
XHHW-2 50 1 1 2 4 5 8 12 18 23 30
60 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 15 19 25
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 16 20
100 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 10 13 17
125 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 8 11 14
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 10
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
FIXTURE WIRES
Type
(mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50
FFH-2, RFH-2, RFHH-3 0.75 10 18 30 48 64 100
1.25 9 15 25 41 54 85
SF-2, SFF-2 0.75 13 22 37 61 81 127
1.25 11 18 31 51 67 105
2.0 9 15 25 41 54 85
SF-1, SFF-1 0.75 23 40 66 108 143 224
RFH-1, RFHH-2, TF, 0.75 17 29 49 80 105 165
TFF, XF, XFF
RFHH-2, TF, TFF, XF, 1.25 14 24 39 65 85 134
XFF
XF, XFF 2.0 11 18 31 51 67 105
TFN, TFFN 0.75 28 47 79 128 169 265
1.25 21 36 60 98 129 202
PF, PFF, PGF, PGFF, 0.75 26 45 74 122 160 251
PAF, PTF, PTFF, PAFF 1.25 20 35 58 94 124 194
2.0 15 26 43 70 93 146
HF, HFF, ZF, ZFF, ZHF 0.75 34 58 96 157 206 324
1.25 25 42 71 116 152 239
2.0 18 31 52 85 112 175
KF-2, KFF-2 0.75 49 84 140 228 300 470
1.25 35 59 98 160 211 331
2.0 24 40 67 110 145 228
3.5 16 28 46 76 100 157
5.5 11 18 31 51 67 105
KF-1, KFF-1 0.75 59 100 167 272 357 561
1.25 41 70 117 191 251 394
2.0 28 47 79 128 169 265
3.5 18 31 52 85 112 175
5.5 12 20 34 55 73 115
XF, XFF 3.5 6 10 16 27 35 56
5.5 4 8 13 21 28 44
150
Table A55 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Type A, Rigid

PVC Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1, Chapter 9)
COMPACT CONDUCTORS
Type
Size (mm2) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 90 100
THW, THW-2, 8.0 3 5 8 14 18 28 42 64 84 107
THHW 14 2 4 6 10 14 22 33 49 65 83
22 1 3 5 8 10 16 24 37 48 62
30 1 1 3 6 7 12 18 27 36 46
38 1 1 2 4 5 8 13 19 25 32
50 1 1 1 3 4 7 11 16 21 28
60 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 18 23
80 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 15 20
100 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 10 13 17
125 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
150 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 11
175 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
250 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 6 8
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 6
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 5
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
THHN, THWN, 8.0          
THWN-2 14 3 5 9 15 20 32 48 72 94 121
22 1 3 6 9 12 20 30 45 58 75
30 1 2 4 7 9 14 21 32 42 54
38 1 1 3 5 7 10 16 24 31 40
50 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 20 27 34
60 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 22 28
80 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 18 24
100 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 11 15 19
125 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 15
150 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 7 9 11
200 0 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10
250 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
XHHW, 8.0 4 6 11 18 23 37 55 83 108 139
XHHW-2 14 3 5 8 13 17 27 41 62 80 103
22 1 3 6 9 12 20 30 45 58 75
30 1 2 4 7 9 14 21 32 42 54
38 1 1 3 5 7 10 16 24 31 40
50 1 1 2 4 6 9 13 20 27 34
60 1 1 1 3 5 7 11 17 22 29
80 1 1 1 3 4 6 9 14 18 24
100 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 12 15 20
125 0 1 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 16
150 0 1 1 1 1 3 5 8 10 13
175 0 0 1 1 1 3 5 7 9 12
200 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 6 8 11
250 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 5 7 9
325 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 7
375 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6
400 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 6
500 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4
151
Table A56 Maximum Number of Conductors in Type EB, PVC Conduit (Based on
Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type
[mm2 (mm dia.)] 50 80 90 100 125 150
RH 2.0 (1.6) 74 166 217 276 424 603
3.5 (2.0) 59 134 175 222 341 485
RHH, RHW, 2.0 (1.6) 53 119 155 197 303 430
RHW-2 3.5 (2.0) 44 98 128 163 251 357
RH, RHH, RHW, 5.5 (2.6) 35 79 104 132 203 288
RHW-2 8.0 (3.2) 18 41 54 69 106 151
14 15 33 43 55 85 121
22 11 26 34 43 66 94
30 9 20 26 33 50 72
38 6 13 17 21 33 47
50 5 11 15 19 29 41
60 4 10 13 16 25 36
80 4 8 11 14 22 31
100 3 7 9 12 18 26
125 2 5 7 9 14 20
150 1 5 6 8 12 17
175 1 4 5 7 11 16
200 1 4 5 6 10 14
250 1 3 4 5 9 12
325 1 3 3 4 7 10
375 1 2 3 4 6 9
400 1 1 2 3 5 7
500 1 1 2 3 5 7
TW 2.0 (1.6) 111 250 327 415 638 907
3.5 (2.0) 85 192 251 319 490 696
5.5 (2.6) 63 143 187 238 365 519
8.0 (3.2) 35 79 104 132 203 288
RHH*, RHW*, 2.0 (1.6) 74 166 217 276 424 603
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 3.5 (2.0) 59 134 175 222 341 485
RHW-2*, 5.5 (2.6) 46 104 136 173 266 378
THHW, THW
RHH*, RHW*, 8.0 (3.2) 28 62 81 104 159 227
RHW-2*, THW,
THHW, THW-2
RHH*, RHW*, 14 21 48 62 79 122 173
RHW-2*, TW, 22 16 36 46 59 91 129
THW, THHW, 30 11 26 34 43 66 94
THW-2 38 8 18 24 30 46 66
50 7 15 20 26 40 56
60 6 13 17 22 34 48
80 5 11 14 18 28 40
100 4 9 12 15 24 34
125 3 7 10 12 19 27
150 3 6 8 11 17 24
175 2 6 7 9 15 21
200 2 5 7 8 13 19
250 1 4 5 7 11 16
325 1 3 4 6 9 13
375 1 3 4 5 7 11
400 1 2 3 4 6 8
500 1 2 3 4 6 8
152
Table A56 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type
[mm2 (mm dia.)] 50 80 90 100 125 150
THHN, THWN, 2.0 (1.6) 159 359 468 595 915 1300
THWN-2 3.5 (2.0) 116 262 342 434 667 948
5.5 (2.6) 73 165 215 274 420 597
8.0 (3.2) 42 95 124 158 242 344
14 30 68 89 114 175 248
22 19 42 55 70 107 153
30 13 30 39 50 76 109
38 10 22 29 37 57 80
50 8 18 24 31 48 68
60 7 15 20 26 40 56
80 5 13 17 21 33 47
100 4 10 14 18 27 39
125 4 8 11 14 22 31
150 3 7 10 12 19 27
175 3 6 8 11 17 24
200 2 6 7 10 15 21
250 1 5 6 8 12 18
325 1 4 5 6 10 14
375 1 3 4 5 8 12
400 1 2 3 4 6 9
500 1 2 3 4 6 9
FEP, FEPB, 2.0 (1.6) 155 348 454 578 888 1261
PFA, PFAH, TFE 3.5 (2.0) 113 254 332 422 648 920
5.5 (2.6) 81 182 238 302 465 660
8.0 (3.2) 46 104 136 173 266 378
14 33 74 97 123 189 269
22 23 52 68 86 132 188
30 16 36 46 59 91 129
PFA, PFAH, TFE 38 11 25 32 41 63 90
PFA, PFAH, 50 9 20 27 34 53 75
TFE, Z 60 7 17 22 28 43 62
80 6 14 18 23 36 51
100 5 11 15 19 29 42
Z 2.0 (1.6) 186 419 547 696 1069 1519
3.5 (2.0) 132 297 388 494 759 1078
5.5 (2.6) 81 182 238 302 465 660
8.0 (3.2) 51 115 150 191 294 417
14 36 81 105 134 206 293
22 24 55 72 92 142 201
30 15 34 44 56 86 122
38 12 27 36 45 70 99
XHH, XHHW, 2.0 (1.6) 111 250 327 415 638 907
XHHW-2, ZW 3.5 (2.0) 85 192 251 319 490 696
5.5 (2.6) 63 143 187 238 365 519
8.0 (3.2) 35 79 104 132 203 288
14 26 59 77 98 150 213
22 19 42 56 71 109 155
30 13 30 39 50 77 110
153
Table A56 Continued
CONDUCTORS
Type
[mm2 (mm dia.)] 50 80 90 100 125 150
XHH, XHHW, 38 10 22 29 37 58 82
XHHW-2 50 8 19 25 31 48 69
60 7 16 20 26 40 57
80 6 13 17 22 33 47
100 5 11 14 18 27 39
125 4 9 11 15 22 32
150 3 7 10 12 19 28
175 3 6 9 11 17 24
200 2 6 8 10 15 22
250 1 5 6 8 12 18
325 1 4 5 6 10 14
375 1 3 4 5 8 12
400 1 2 3 4 6 9
500 1 2 3 4 6 9
154
Table A57 Maximum Number of Compact Conductors in Type EB,

PVC Conduit (Based on Table 9.1.1.1)
CONDUCTORS
Type
(mm2) 50 80 90 100 125 150
THW, THW- 8.0 30 68 89 113 174 247
2, THHW 14 23 52 69 87 134 191
22 17 39 51 65 100 143
30 13 29 38 48 74 105
38 9 20 26 34 52 74
50 8 17 23 29 45 64
60 6 15 19 24 38 54
80 5 12 16 21 32 46
100 4 10 14 17 27 38
125 3 8 11 14 21 30
150 3 7 9 12 19 26
175 3 6 8 11 17 24
200 2 6 7 10 15 21
250 1 5 6 8 12 18
325 1 4 5 6 10 14
375 1 3 4 5 8 12
400 1 2 3 4 7 9
500 1 2 3 4 7 9
THHN, THWN, 8.0      
THWN-2 14 34 77 100 128 196 279
22 21 47 62 79 121 172
30 15 34 44 57 87 124
38 11 25 33 42 65 93
50 9 22 28 36 56 79
60 8 18 23 30 46 65
80 6 15 20 25 38 55
100 5 12 16 20 32 45
125 4 10 13 16 25 35
150 4 8 11 14 22 31
175 3 7 9 12 19 27
200 3 6 8 11 17 24
250 2 5 7 9 14 20
325 1 4 6 7 11 16
375 1 4 5 6 9 14
400 1 3 3 4 7 10
500 1 3 3 4 7 10
XHHW, 8.0 39 88 115 146 225 320
XHHW-2 14 29 65 85 109 167 238
22 21 47 62 79 121 172
30 15 34 44 57 87 124
38 11 25 33 42 65 93
50 9 22 28 36 56 79
60 8 18 24 30 47 67
80 6 15 20 25 38 55
100 5 12 16 21 32 46
125 4 10 13 17 26 37
150 4 8 11 14 22 31
175 3 7 10 12 19 28
200 3 7 9 11 17 25
250 2 5 7 9 14 20
325 1 4 6 7 11 16
375 1 3 5 6 9 13
400 1 3 4 5 7 10
500 1 3 4 5 7 10
155
156
ANNEX B
Conductor Application and Insulation
157
158
Table B1. Conductor Application and Insulations
Trade Name Type Maximum Insulation
Letter Operating Application Material Conductor Thickness Outer
Temperatur Provisions Area (mm2) (mm) Coveringa
e
Fluorinated FEP 90°C Dry and damp locations Flourinated 2.0 – 5.5 0.50 None
ethylene or ethylene
propylene FEPB Propylene 8.0 – 30 0.80

200°C Dry locations — special Flourinated 2.0 – 8.0 0.40 Glass braid
applicationsb ethylene
Propylene 14 – 30 0.40 Other suitable
braid material
Mineral insulation MI 90°C Dry and wet locations Magnesium oxide c 0.58 Copper or
0.75 – 1.25
(metal 1.25 – 5.5 0.90 alloy steel
b
sheathed) 250°C For special applications 5.6 – 22 1.30
23 – 250 1.40
159
Moisture-, heat-, MTW 60°C Machine tool wiring in wet Flame-retardant 0.65 – 3.5 (a) (b) (a) None
and locations as permitted in moisture-, heat-, 5.5 0.80 0.40
oil-resistant NFPA 79 see Article 6.70) and 8.0 0.80 0.50 (b) Nylon jacket
thermoplastic 90°C Machine tool wiring in dry oil-resistant 14 1.20 0.80 or equivalent
locations as permitted in thermoplastic 22 – 30 1.60 0.80
NFPA 79 (see Article 6.70) 38 – 100 1.60 1.00
101 – 250 2.00 1.30
251 – 500 2.40 1.60
2.80 1.80
Paper 85°C For underground service Paper Lead sheath
conductors, or by special
permission
Perfluoro- PFA 90°C Dry and damp locations Perfluoro-alkoxy 2.0 – 5.5 0.50 None
alkoxy 8.0 – 30 0.80
200°C Dry locations — special 38 – 100 1.20
applicationsb
Perfluoro- PFAH 250°C Dry locations only. Perfluoroalkoxy 2.0 – 5.5 0.50 None
alkoxy Only for leads 8.0 – 30 0.80
Within apparatus 38 –100 1.20
or within raceways
connected to apparatus
(nickel or nickel-coated
copper only)
Thermoset RH 75°C Dry and damp locations Flame-retardant 2.0 – 3.5d 0.80 Moisture

thermoset 5.5 1.20 resistant,
Thermoset RHH 90°C Dry and damp locations 8.0 – 30 1.60 flame-retardant,
38 –100 2.00 nonmetallic
101 – 250 2.40 covering1
251 – 500 2.80
501 – 1 000 3.20
For 601 – 2000
Volts, see
160
Table
3.10.1.62
Moisture- RHWe 75°C Dry and wet locations Flame-retardant, 2.0 – 5.5dd 1.20 Moisture
resistant Where over 2 000 volts moisture-resistant 8.0 – 30 1.60 resistant,
thermoset Insulation, shall be thermoset 38 –100 2.00 flame-retardant,
Ozone resistant 101 – 250 2.40 nonmetallic
251 – 500 2.80 covering5
501 – 1 000 3.20
For 601 – 2000
Volts, see
Table
3.10.1.62
a
Some insulations do not require an outer covering.
b
Where Design conditions require maximum conductor operating temperature above 90 oC
c
For signaling circuits permitting 300-volts insulation.
d
For size 2.0 – 3.5 mm2, RHH insulation shall be 1.20 mm thickness.
e
Listed wire type designated with the suffix “-2”, such as RHW-2, shall be permitted to be used at continuous 90 oC operating temperature, wet or dry.
f
Some rubber insulations do not require an outer covering.
Table B1. (Continued)
Maximum Insulation
Type Operating Application Outer
Trade Name Materials Conductor Thickness
Letter Temperature Provisions Coveringa
Area (mm2) (mm)
Moisture- RHW-2 90°C Dry and wet locations Flame-retardant, 2.0 – 5.5 1.20 Moisture-
resistant moisture-resistant 8.0 – 30 1.60 resistant,
thermoset thermoset 38 – 100 2.00 flame-retardant,
101 – 250 2.40 nonmetallic

251 – 500 2.80 coveringf
501 – 1 000 3.20
For 601 – 2 000
Volts, see
Table
3.10.1.62
Silicon SA 90°C Dry and wet locations 2.0 – 5.5 1.20 Glass or other
8.0 – 30 1.60 suitable braid
161
38 – 100 2.00 material

101 – 250 2.40
200°C For special applicationb Silicon rubber 251 – 500 2.80
501 – 1 000 3.20
Thermoset SIS 90°C Switchboard Flame-retardant 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 None
wiring only thermoset 8.0 – 30 1.20
38 – 100 2.40
Thermoplastic TBS 90°C Switchboard Thermoplastic 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 Flame-retardant,
and fibrous Wiring only 8.0 1.20 nonmetallic
outer braid 14 – 30 1.60 covering
38 – 100 2.00
Extended TFE 250°C Dry locations only. Only for Extruded 2.0 – 5.5 0.50 None
polytetrafluoro leads within apparatus or Polytetrafluoro- 8.0 – 30 0.80
-ethylene within raceways connected ethylene 38 – 100 1.20
to apparatus,or as open
wiring (Nickel or nickel-
coated copper only)
Heat-resistant THHN 90°C Dry and damp location Flame- retardant, 2.0 – 3.5 0.40 Nylon jacket
thermoplastic heat-resistant 5.5 0.50 or equivalent
thermoplastic 8.0 – 14 0.80
22 – 30 1.00
38 – 100 1.30
125 – 250 1.60
251 – 500 1.80
Moisture-and THHW 75°C Wet location Flame-retardant, 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 None
heat-resistant moisture- and heat- 8.0 1.20

thermoplastic 90°C Dry location resistant 14 – 30 1.60
thermoplastic 38 – 100 2.00
101 – 250 2.40
251 – 500 2.80
Moisture-and THWc 75°C Dry and wet locations Flame-retardant, 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 None
heat-resistant moisture- and heat- 8.0 1.20
thermoplastic 90°C Special applications within resistant 14 – 30 1.60
electric discharge lighting thermoplastic 38 – 100 2.00
162
equip. Limited to 1 000 101 –250 2.40

open –circuit volts or less 251 – 500 2.80
(size 2.0 – 8.0 mm2 only as 501 – 1 000 3.20
permitted in Section
4.10.6.10)
Moisture-and THWNe 75°C Dry and wet locations Flame-retardant, 2.0 – 3.5 0.40 Nylon jacket
heat-resistant moisture- and heat- 5.5 0.50 or equivalent
thermoplastic resistant 8.0 – 14 0.80
thermoplastic 22 – 30 1.00
38 – 100 1.30
125 – 250 1.60
251 – 500 1.80
a
Some insulations do not require an outer covering
b
Where design conditions require maximum conductor operating temperature above 90°C
e
Listed wire type designated with the suffix “-2”, such as RHW-2, shall be permitted to be used at a continuous 90°C operating temperature, wet or dry.
f
Some rubber insulations do not require an outer covering.
Table B1. (Continued)
Type Maximum
Trade Name Letter Operating Insulation
Application Outer
Temperature Provisions Materials Conductor Thickness Coveringa
Area (mm2) (mm)
Moisture- TW 60 C Dry and wet locations Flame-retardant, 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 None
resistant Moisture-resistant 8.0 1.20
thermoplastic Thermoplastic 14 – 30 1.60

38 – 100 2.00
101 – 250 2.40
251 – 500 2.80
501 – 1 000 3.20
Underground UF 60°C See Article 3.39 Moisture-resistant 2.0 – 5.5 1.60g Integral with
feeder and 8.0 – 30 2.00g insulation
branch-circuit 38 – 100 2.40g
cable —single
163
conductor
(For Type UF 75°C Moisture- and
cable employing heat- resistant
more than one
conductor, see
Article 3.39.)
Underground USEe 75°C See Article 3.38. Heat- and moisture- 2.0 – 5.5 1.20 Moisture-
service-entrance resistant 8.0 – 30 1.60 resistant
Cable — single 38 – 100 2.00 nonmetallic
conductor 101 – 250 2.40 covering
(For Type USE 251 – 500 2.80 [(See
cable employing 501 – 1 000 3.20 3.38.1.1(b)]
more than one
conductor, see
Article 3.38.)
Thermoset XHH 90°C Dry and damp locations Flame-retardant 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 None
thermoset 8.0 – 30 1.20
38 – 100 1.40
101 – 250 1.70
251 – 500 2.00
501 – 1 000 2.40
Moisture- XHHWe 90°C Dry and damp locations Flame-retardant 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 None
resistant moisture-resistant 8.0 – 30 1.20
thermoset Wet locations thermoset 38 – 100 1.40

101 – 250 1.70
251 – 500 2.00
501 – 1 000 2.40
Moisture- XHHW-2 90°C Dry and damp locations Flame-retardant 2.0 – 5.5 0.80 None
resistant moisture-resistant 8.0 – 30 1.20
thermoset thermoset 38 – 100 1.40
101 – 250 1.70
251 – 500 2.00
164
501 – 1 000 2.40

Modified Z 90°C Dry and damp locations Modified ethylene 2.0 – 3.5 0.40 None
ethylene tetrafluoro- 5.5 0.50
tetrafluoro- 150°C Dry locations — special ethylene 8.0 – 22 0.64
ethylene applicationsb 30 –38 0.89
50 – 100 1.20
Modified ZWe 75°C Wet locations Modified ethylene 2.0 – 5.5 8.0 – 30 None
ethylene tetrafluoro-ethylene
tetrafluoro- 90°C Dry and damp locations
ethylene
150°C Dry locations — special
applicationsb
a
Some insulations do not require an outer covering.
b
Where design conditions require maximum conductor operating temperatures above 90°C.
e
Listed wire types designated with the suffix “2,” such as RHW-2, shall be permitted to be used at a continuous 90°C operating temperature, wet or dry.
g
Includes integral jacket.
i
Insulation thickness shall be permitted to be 2.80 mm for listed Type USE conductors that have been subjected to special investigations. The nonmetallic covering over individual rubber-covered conductors of
aluminum-sheathed cable and of lead-sheathed or multiconductor cable shall not be required to be flame retardant. For Type MC cable, see 3.30.3.1. For nonmetallic-sheathed cable, see Part 3.34.3. For Type
UF cable, see Part 3.40.3.
ANNEX C
Philippine National Standard for Electrical Products
1. PNS 35-1:2004 - Electric wires and cables – Thermoplastic

insulated electric copper wires and cables
rated 600 volts – Part 1: General
specifications
2. PNS 35-2:2006 - Electric wires and cables – Thermoplastic
insulated electric copper wires and cables
rated 600 volts – Part 1: Non-metallic flat
jacketed electric wires – Specifications
3. PNS 40:1984 - Electric wires and cables – Copper
redraw rod for electrical purposes –
Specification
4. PNS 43:1984 - Electric wires and cables – EC
Amendments 01: aluminum redraw rod for electrical
1985 purposes – Specification
5. PNS 106:1987 - Enameled copper wires – Test method
6. PNS 107:1987 - Polyurethane enameled copper wires,
class 105 – Specifications
7. PNS 108:1987 - Polyester enameled copper wires, class
105 – Specification
8. PNS 109:1987 - Polyvinyl formal enameled copper wires,
class 105 – Specification
9. PNS 110:1987 - Polyester amide-imide enameled copper
wires, class 180 - Specification
10. PNS 111:1987 - Oleo-resinous enameled copper wires –
Specification
11. CDPNS 163:XXXX - Electrical products – Polyvinyl chloride
insulated flexible cords and fixture wires
– Specification
12. PNS 260:2004 - Electric wires and cables – Annealed
copper wires – Specification
13. CDPNS 261:XXXX - Electric wires and cables – PVC
insulated low voltages cable for road
vehicles – Specification
165
14. CDPNS 661:XXXX - Organic chemicals – Plasticized

Polyvinyl chloride compounds for
electrical insulation – Specification
15. PNS 662:1992 - Electrical wires and cables – Ampacities
of insulated electric 8u77 conductors,
0-35,000 volts
16. PNS 1086:1992 - Electrical wires and cables – Hard-
drawn solid copper wires for electrical
purposes – Specification
17. PNS 1087:1992 - Electrical wires and cables – Hard-drawn
copper stranded – Specification
18. PNS 1088:2006 - Electric wires and cables Copper and
aluminum conductors for electrical
purposes – Test methods
19. PNS 1129:1993 - Hard-drawn aluminum wires for electric
purposes – Specifications
20. PNS 1130:1993 - Hard-drawn aluminum stranded
conductors – Specification
21. PNS 1207:2006 - Electric wires and cables – Soft-drawn
(annealed) copper stranded conductors
for electrical purposes – Specification
22. PNS 1289:1995 - Electric wires and cables – PVC
insulated battery cables – Specification
23. PNS 1487-1-1:1997 - Common test methods for insulating and
sheathing materials of electric cables –
Part 1: Methods for general application –
Section 1: Measurement of thickness and
overall dimensions – Test for
determining mechanical properties
Section 2: Thermal ageing methods
Section 3: Methods of determining the
density – Water absorption tests –
Shrinkage
166

Section 4: Test at low temperature
Amendments 01 & sheathing materials of electric cables –
02:1997 Part 2: Methods specific to elastomeric
compounds – Section 1: Ozone resistance
test–hot set test–Mineral oil immersion
test
Part 3: Methods specific to PVC
compounds – Section 1: Pressure test at
high temperature – Test for resistance to
cracking
Part 3: Methods specific to PVC
compounds – Section 2: loss of mass test
– Thermal stability test
Part 4: Methods specific to polyethylene
and polypropelene compounds – Section
1: Resistance to environmental stress
cracking – Wrapping test after thermal
ageing in air – Measurement of the melt
flow index – carbon black and/or mineral
content measurement in PE
Part 4: Methods specific to polyethylene
and polypropelene compounds – Section
2: Elongation at break after pre-
conditioning – Wrapping test after
thermal ageing in air – Measurement of
mass increase – Long term stability test –
(Appendix A) – Test method for copper-
167
catalysed oxidative degradation

(Appendix B)
32. PNS 2048:2006 - Electric wires and cables –
Thermoplastic-insulated underground
feeder - Specification
33. PNS ASTM B230: - Standard Specification for Aluminum
2005 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
(ASTM published 2004)
34. PNS ASTM B231: - Standard Specification Concentric-Lay-
2005 Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
2005 1350 Drawing Stock for Electrical
Purposes (ASTM published 2003)
36. PNS ASTM B400: - Standard Specification for Compact
2005 Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded
Aluminum 1350 Conductors
2005 1350 Round Wire, Annealed and
Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical
Purposes (ASTM published 2004)
38. PNS ASTM B786: - Standard Specification for 19 Wire
2005 Combination Unilay-Stranded
Aluminum Conductors for Subsequent
Insulation (ASTM published 2004)
39. PNS ASTM B800: - Standard Specification for 8000 Series
2005 Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical
Purposes-Annealed and Intermediate
Tempers (ASTM published 2000)
40. PNS ASTM B801: - Standard Specification Concentric-Lay-
2005 Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series
Aluminum Alloy for Subsequent
Covering or Insulation (ASTM
published 1999)
41. PNS ASTM B172: - Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-
2005 Stranded Copper Conductors Having
Bunch-Stranded Members, for Electrical
Conductors (ASTM published 2001)
168
42. PNS ASTM B173: - Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-

2005 Stranded Copper Conductors Having
Concentric-Stranded members, for
Electrical Conductors (ASTM published
2001)
43. PNS ASTM B174: - Standard Specification for Bunch-
2005 Stranded Copper Conductors for
Electrical Conductors
44. PNS ASTM D1047:- Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl
2005 Chloride Jacket for Wire and Cable
45. PNS ASTM D1351:- Standard Specification for
2005 Thermoplastic Polyethylene Insulation
for Electrical Wire and Cable
2005 Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable,
60OC Operation
2005 Chloride Insulation for Wire and Cable,
75OC Operation
48. PNS ASTM D2308:- Standard Specification for
2005 Thermoplastic Polyethylene Jacket for
Electrical Wire and Cable
49. PNS ASTM D3554:- Standard Specification for Track-
2005 Resistant Black Thermoplastic High-
Density Polyethylene Insulation for
Wire and Cable, 75OC Operation
169
170
Annex D
171
Bibliography
1) Electric Cables Handbook 3rd Edition by Moore (Blackwell,
1997)
2) Cable handbook by Phelps Dodge Philippines
3) National Electrical Code
4) Philippine Electrical Code
5) Wikipedia
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9.2 Covered Conductors

Covered conductors are bare conductors with thin insulation covering

The conductor materials are typically copper or aluminum or other

While covered conductors help against trees, it has several setbacks

The additional covering adds cost to the conductor such that a

There will be a low charging current flowing along the covered

For a covered conductor line, insulation piercing connectors (IPC) are

Tables 20 and 21 show the relevant data of Copper and ACSR

Spacer cables are also alternatives to Covered Cables and perform

Table 20: Copper Single Layer Covered Conductors Data

Copper Weight Per

6 7 30 238 81 90.3 90.3 0.503 130

Table 21: 2-Layer 15kV ACSR Tree Wire

9.3 Insulated Cables

Majority of insulated cables are utilized for underground

The fundamental difference between non-shielded and shielded

Figure 6: Construction of Shielded Power Cable

The conductors used in shielded cables are basically the same as

Conductor Shield or Screen

The conductor shield is usually a semi-conducting material

This layer also provides a smooth and compatible surface for

CN wires serve two purposes, namely; they function as the

The primary shield must be capable of conducting the

The primary shield, by itself, without an intervening auxiliary

If the insulation shield is effectively at ground potential, no

The shielding of the cable system can either be single-

Each of the arrangements has its particular advantages and

In a shielded cable, the voltage difference between

Electrostatic Flux Lines

Figure 7: Electrical Field of a Shielded Cable

These cable components provide environmental protection over

9.3.2 Electrical Losses in Cables

The heat generated by these losses in the conductor, the

9.3.3 Advantages of Shielded Cables

Electrical insulation surrounding a conductor creates a capacitor

In the majority of non-shielded cable systems, the cable surface

spaces also act primarily as capacitors in ac circuits and as

Shielding the cable insulation surface and grounding of this

10. INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND CABLES

10.1 Maximum Allowable Tensions on Conductors

Care should be taken during installation of cables to prevent damage

Mechanical stresses during installation are generally more severe

10.1.1 Maximum Allowable Tension

Calculations should be made whether the pull looks easy or

The sizes of the conduit are determined based on the calculations

Do not exceed the allowable tension stated by the manufacturer

T = N * S * A for 3 or less conductors

T = (0.8) * N * S * A for more than 3 conductors

Pulling different conductor sizes at the same time is not

Table 22: Maximum Allowable Conductor Stress

Cable Type Material Temper lbs/cmil

Table 23: Concentric Stranded Copper & Aluminum Conductor Area

AWG cmil AWG cmil

10.1.2 Pulling Tension Calculation

The following equations allow the user to calculate the expected

where; Tin = tension, lbs.

10.1.3 Coefficient of Friction

The coefficient of dynamic friction (μ) is a measure of the

Cable Outer Jacket or Insulation Conduit Type

10.1.4 Conductor Configuration

The configuration of three single-conductors in a conduit is

Figure 8: Configuration of Three Single Conductors