BUILDING WIRE
AND CORFLEX ® II
LEAD FREE
w w w. n e x a n s . c a
Table of Contents
Introduction
2
Non-Metallic Sheathed Cables
NMD90 XLPE Canadex*
– Copper
3
– ACM Aluminum
3
NMD90 XLPE Heatex*
4
NMWU Supervex
5
PVC Insulated Cables
Submersible Pump Cable
Annunciator
TW–40
TW75
TWU
T90 Nylon/TWN75
6
7
8
9
10
11
Exelene* XLPE Insulated Cables
RW90 – 600 Volts
12
RW90 – 1000 Volts
13
RWU90
14
Bare Copper
Soft Drawn Bare Copper
Armoured Cables
AC90
ISO-BX
ACWU90
Antishort Bushings
15
16–17
18
19–21
22
Termination and Connector
Installation
D (Dry) Connectors
W (Wet) Connectors
29
30
Technical Information
Voltage Drop
Introduction
K Factors Table
Sample Calculations
31
32
33
Corflex* II Derating due to
Sheath Currents
Aluminum Conductor Corflex* II
Copper Conductor Corflex* II
34
35
Configurations and Ampacity
Recommended Configurations
36
Single Conductor Ampacity
37–40
Multi-conductor Ampacity
41–44
Stranding Tables (Copper and
Aluminum)
Solid Wires – Sizes and Weights
45
Stranded Conductors – Sizes
46
Stranded Conductors – Weights
47
Wire and Cable Metric
Calculations
48
Corflex* II Cables
Installation Notes
23
Copper Corflex* II
24–25
Aluminum Corflex* II
26–27
Connectors, Clips and Splice Kits
28
Caution Notice
In case of fire, well maintained early warning smoke detectors will give an alarm long before
non-metallic coverings become combustible.
However, in spite of the widespread and long-standing use of PVC in residential and
commercial buildings, all purchasers of PVC insulated/jacketed products should be aware of
the following:
• Non-metallic coverings of electrical cables can burn and may transmit fire when ignited.
• Burning non-metallic coverings may emit acid gases which are toxic and may generate
dense smoke.
• Emission of acid gases may corrode metal in the vicinity; e.g. sensitive instruments and
reinforcing rods in cement.
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Nexans —
Building Wire for Canada
Introduction
This catalogue has been prepared for
the convenience of those using electrical
conductors in buildings of all classes.
It presents the important data pertaining
to the various types of wires and cables
in readily obtainable form. We believe
that the information included in the many
tabulations will be of particular value to
the architect, engineer, electrician, and
layperson alike.
Although we have listed the types of wires
and cables suitable for most conditions we
are equipped to manufacture other types
to suit special conditions and would be
pleased to recommend the most suitable
construction for any special condition that
you may encounter.
The determination of the correct cable size
and type, and the selection of methods
of installation suitable for the type and
location of particular circuits, should be
made in accordance with the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1 and any Provincial
or local regulations. Any questions in this
respect should be directed primarily to the
local Electrical Inspection Authority.
Important Notes
AMPACITIES shown in the product
listings are the standard rated ampacities
assigned by the 2006 Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1, Tables 1, 2, 3 & 4 for the
cable type and size. These values may
be subject to the application of various
correction factors, depending on the
location and method of cable installation.
These correction factors are detailed in the
Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, and by
Provincial Inspection Authorities.
LEAD FREE
We are pleased to note that, with the
exception of NMWU and TW-40/TWU
products, all the cables in the catalogue
are LEAD FREE. This indicates that the
Nexans cable components have less than
300 ppm of lead, which is well below
the 1000 ppm level indicated in RoHS
(restriction of hazardous substances)
regulations and below the level requiring
labeling by California proposition #65.
FLAME RETARDANT PROPERTIES,
AND LOW AND HIGH
TEMPERATURE RATINGS cited in this
catalogue for materials and products are
based on successful compliance with
accepted CSA, industry and customer tests
and criteria.
While these are generally indicative of the
product suitabilities, no guarantees are
expressed or implied for the performance
of any product under actual field
installation conditions. If in doubt, please
contact your local Nexans Sales Office.
BONDING CONDUCTOR (WIRE)
A bonding conductor (wire) is now the
accepted terminology by CSA for a
grounding conductor (wire).
Nexans Corflex* II and
ACWU cables are HL Rated.
HL rated cables meet all the
requirements of CSA standard C22.2
No. 174 – M1984 (R2003) “Cables
and Cable Glands for use in Hazardous
Locations”. Corflex* II and ACWU
cables are printed with “HL” identification
and are suitable for use in all hazardous
location classes and divisions when
terminated with suitable connectors or
seals.
Nexans Corflex* II and ACWU
cables are LFS and LAG rated.
LFS is Nexans’ designation for low flame
spread PVC jacket. When used on
Corflex* II and ACWU this jacket
meets CSA require­ments and is
printed “FT4”.
LAG is Nexans’ desig­nation for low acid
gas emission PVC jacket. When
used on Corflex* II and ACWU
this jacket material is limited to 14%
(by weight) maximum acid gas
evolution when tested in accor­d­ance
with CSA Spec C22.2 No. 0.3.
Cables meeting this requirement are
printed “AG14”.
Conductor
Strandings
Used in standard Building Wire products
are:
Copper Conductors
Sizes 14,12 & 10 AWG — Solid or
Class B Compressed
Sizes 8 AWG to 1000 kcmil --- Class B
Compressed
Aluminum Conductors
Sizes 12 & 10 AWG --- Solid
ACM Alloy 8030
Sizes 8 AWG to 1000 kcmil --Compact Class B ACM Alloy 8030
Sizes 1250 and 1500 kcmil --Compressed Class B Alloy 1350
(conductor details are given on pages 45
to 47).
NOTE RE: ACM CONDUCTORS
ACM (Aluminum Conductor Material) is a
family of 8000 series of aluminum alloys
that contain higher amounts of iron and
magnesium than the regular aluminum
used for conductors (alloy 1350).
These increased additives improve creep
resistance, bendability and resistance to
cold flow at elevated temperatures. When
properties such as these are improved
more reliable and secure electrical
connections can be made, especially with
solid aluminum conductors in circuit sizes.
Nexans uses only ACM (aluminum alloy
8030) in all our building wire products
1000 kcmil and smaller
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Non-Metallic
Sheathed Cables
300 Volts 90°C
Description
Two or three copper conductors, or
three ACM aluminum conductors,
with 90°C XLPE (R90) insulation. Bare
bonding wire and overall jacket of
moisture resistant and flame retardant
PVC, with FT1 rating.
Rated 300 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 48-M90
(R2005)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5821 02
NMD90 XLPE
Canadex*
Copper and
Aluminum Conductors
Application
For open or concealed wiring in dry or
damp locations where not exposed to
mechanical injury.
Minimum recommended handling
temperature minus 25°C for 2
conductor cables and minus 10°C
for 3 conductor cables (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.
Copper conductors
Size
AWG
No. of
Conductors
Bonding Wire
Size – AWG
(Copper)
Insulation
Thickness
Jacket
Thickness
mm
in
mm
in
Approx Overall
Dimensions
mm
in
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
2
2
2
14 (1)
14 (1)
12 (1)
0.76
0.76
0.76
.030
.030
.030
0.76
0.76
0.76
.030
.030
.030
4.8x 9.7 .19x.38
5.3x10.4 .21x.41
5.8x11.9 .23x.47
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
3 (7)
2 (7)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
14 (1)
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
.030
.030
.030
.045
.045
.045
.045
.045
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.52
2.03
2.03
.030
.030
.030
.045
.045
.060
.080
.080
Jacket Colours:
#14 AWG
Insulation Colours:
2 Conductors – Black, White
3 Conductors – Black, Red, White
(dia)
(dia)
8.7
9.1
10.2
15.5
17.6
20.8
23.4
25.0
0.34
0.36
0.40
0.61
0.69
0.82
0.92
0.99 Approx Net Cable
Weight
Copper Conductors
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
96
123
178
65
83
120
15
20
30
123
155
223
418
600
880
1150
1370
83
104
150
281
405
595
775
920
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
–White 2 and 3C#14 for General Application
– Blue 2C#14 for Bedroom Outlets terminating at Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)
#12 AWG
– Yellow
#10 AWG
– Orange
#8 and larger – White
Aluminum Conductors
Size
AWG
No. of
Conductors
Bonding Wire
Size – AWG
(Aluminum)
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
mm
in
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
3 (7)
2 (7)
3
3
3
3
3
10 (1)
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
.045
.045
.045
.045
.045
1.14
1.14
1.52
2.03
2.03
.045
.045
.060
.080
.080
Jacket Colour:
Grey
Insulation Colours:
Black, Red, White
Jacket
Thickness
Approx Overall
Dimensions
mm
in
15.5
16.8
20.1
22.4
23.9
0.61
0.66
0.79
0.88
0.94
Approx Net Cable
Weight
Aluminum Conductors
kg/km
lbs/kft
176
274
408
518
603
118
184
274
348
405
Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
30
55
65
75
95
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Non-Metallic
Sheathed Cables
300 Volts 90°C
Description
Two copper conductors with 90°C
XLPE (R90) insulation coloured red and
black. Bare bonding wire and overall
jacket of moisture resistant and flame
retardant PVC, with FT1 rating.
Rated 300 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 48M90(R2005)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5821 02
NMD90 XLPE
Heatex*
Copper Conductors
Size
AWG
No. of
Conductors
Bonding Wire
Size – AWG
(Copper)
Insulation
Thickness
Jacket
Thickness
mm
in
mm
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
3 (7)
2 (7)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
14 (1)
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
.030
.030
.030
.045
.045
.045
.045
.045
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.52
2.03
2.03
in
Application
For open or concealed wiring in dry or
damp locations where not exposed to
mechanical injury.
Minimum recommended handling
temperature minus 25°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Specifically designed for 240 volt
heating circuits.
Approx Overall
Dimensions
mm
in
.030
4.8x 9.7 .030 5.3x10.4
.030 5.8x11.9
.045 8.4x17.0
.045 9.6x20.5 .060
19.5
.080
21.9
.080
23.5
.19x.38
.21x.41
.23x.47
.33x.67
.38x.81
0.77
0.86
0.93
Approx Net Cable
Weight
Copper Conductors
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
96
123
178
315
500
650
860
1010
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
65
83
120
212
335
435
575
675
NOTE: Size 4 AWG and larger are twisted
Jacket Colour: Red
Insulation Colours: Black, Red
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Non-Metallic
Sheathed Cables
300 Volts 60°C
Description
Two or three copper conductors with
extra thickness of 60°C PVC insulation.
Bare bonding wire and an overall
sunlight resistant PVC jacket.
Rated 300 volts.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 48-M90
(R2005)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5821 02
NMWU Supervex
Copper Conductors
Size
AWG
No. of
Conductors
Bonding Wire
Size – AWG
(Copper)
Insulation
Thickness
Jacket
Thickness
mm
in
mm
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
3 (7)
2 (7)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
14 (1)
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
8 (7)
8 (7)
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.91
2.29
2.29
2.29
2.29
.060
.060
.060
.075
.090
.090
.090
.090
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.52
2.03
2.03
in
Application
For direct earth burial (with protection
as required by the inspection authority).
For wiring exposed to the weather.
For Category 1 and 2 locations (Ref.
CE Code Part 1 Section 22) including
barns, stables, etc.
For open and concealed wiring in wet
or dry locations where not exposed to
mechanical injury.
Minimum recommended handling
temperature minus 25°C (except for 3
conductor cables at minus 10°C) with
suitable handling procedures.
Maximum conductor temperature 60°C.
Approx Overall
Dimensions
mm
in
.030 6.3x12.7
.030 6.8x13.6
.030 7.3x15.1
.045 9.9x20.0
.045 11.6x23.5 .060
23.9
.080
26.3
.080
27.9
Approx Net Cable
Weight
Copper Conductors
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
.25x.50
.27x.53
.29x.59
.39x.79
.46x.92
0.94
1.04
1.10
142
173
234
402
565
804
995
1157
95
117
157
270
379
541
669
778
15
20
30
40
55**
70
80
100
0.47
0.50
0.55
0.73
0.88
1.01
1.11
1.17
181
227
306
523
752
1098
1354
1591
122
152
205
351
505
738
910
1069
15
20
30
40
55**
70
80
100
NOTE: 2/C cables sizes #4 AWG and larger and all 3/C cables are twisted
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
3 (7)
2 (7)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
14 (1)
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
8 (7)
8 (7)
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.91
2.29
2.29
2.29
2.29
Jacket Colours:
Black is standard and is sunlight resistant. White
jackets are available on request. These can be
sunlight resistant, if required.
.060
.060
.060
.075
.090
.090
.090
.090
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.52
2.03
2.03
.030
.030
.030
.045
.045
.060
.080
.080
11.9
12.8
13.9
18.6
22.3
25.6
28.1
29.8
**For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt
residential services or sub-services, the allowable
ampacity for size #6 AWG shall be 60 amperes.
In this case, the 5% adjustment per Rule 8-106(1)
cannot be applied.
Insulation Colours:
2 Conductors – Black, White
3 Conductors – Black, Red, White
5
PVC Insulated
Cables
600 Volts 60°C
Description
Two or three TWU-40 (copper)
conductors cabled together with green
insulated bonding wire. Extra thickness
of FT1 rated flame retardant, low
temperature, moisture resistant PVC
insulation, coloured for identification.
Rated 600 volts.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 75-03
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832 02
Submersible
Pump Cable
Copper Conductors
Size
AWG
14
12
10
14
***12
12
12
10
14
14
12
12
10
10
8
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
No. of
Conductors
Bonding Wire
Size – AWG*
(Copper)
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
mm
in
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
14 (1)
—
12 (1)
8 (7)
10 (1)
14 (7)
8 (7)
12 (7)
8 (7)
10 (7)
8 (7)
10 (7)
8 (7)
8 (7)
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.080
.080
.080
.080
.080
.080
.095
.095
.095
.095
.095
10.3
11.2
12.4
11.4
11.4
12.7
14.2
14.0
11.9
14.5
13.2
14.7
14.5
15.7
17.7
18.8
20.3
22.5
24.3
25.7
27.3
29.9
32.3
35.0
38.1
0.40
0.44
0.49
0.45
0.45
0.50
0.56
0.55
0.47
0.57
0.52
0.58
0.57
0.62
0.70
0.74
0.80
0.89
0.96
1.01
1.07
1.18
1.27
1.38
1.50
* Most provincial inspection authorities require
bonding conductors in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code. Others, like Ontario
and the Yukon, require #8 AWG. Check with your
inspection department for local requirements.
6
Approx Overall
Diameter**
CSA C22.2 No. 75 now requires the ground
conductor to be the same size (or larger) as
the phase conductor in sizes #14, #12 and
#10.
Application
For use with submersible pumps
installed in water wells.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 60°C.
Approx Net Cable
Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
118
155
214
157
159
208
291
294
165
253
211
295
310
357
461
536
668
925
1145 1361 1543 1835 2284 2787 3445 79
105
144
105
106
140
196
198
111
170
142
198
208
240
310
360
449
622
770
915
1037 1233 1535 1872 2315 Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
15
20
30
15
20
20
20
30
15
15
20
20
30
30
40
40
55
70
80
100
110
125 145 165 195 **Approximate diameter of circumscribing circle.
***Colours — BLACK, RED, YELLOW
Colours: 2-conductor — BLACK, RED, GREEN
Colours: 3-conductor — BLACK, RED, YELLOW, GREEN
PVC Insulated
Cables
60°C
Annunciator
Wire
Copper Conductors
Description
Solid bare copper conductor(s), with
a flame retardant, heat and moisture
resisting PVC insulation with FT1 rating.
Two or three insulated conductors are
twisted.
Lead Free
CSA Standard
None.
Size
Number of
Insulation Thickness
AWG
Conductors
mm
in
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.30
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.38
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.012
0.015
0.015
0.015
0.015
22
22
20
20
19
19
19
18
*18
18
18
16
16
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Application
For connecting electric call bells,
buzzer systems, door chimes, etc.,
on low voltage battery or transformer
circuits. Multiconductors suitable for oil
burner control, inter-communications,
etc.
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
3
Overall Diameter
mm
Net Cable Weight
in
kg/km
2.9
0.115
9
3.1
0.124
14
3.3
0.128
14
3.5
0.138
20
1.7
0.068
8
3.4
0.136
16
3.7
0.147
24
1.8
0.072
10
1.7×3.6 0.067×0.141 19
3.7
0.145
20
4.0
0.156
30
4.2
0.166
29
4.5
0.179
44
lbs/kft
6
10
9
14
5
11
16
7
13
13
20
20
30
* Insulated conductors are laid parallel.
7
PVC Insulated
Cables
600 Volts 60°C
TW (–40°C) PVC
Copper Conductors
Size
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
Description
Single copper conductor with a flame
retardant, low temperature, moisture
resisting, PVC insulation with FT1
rating.
Rated 600 volts.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 75-03
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832 02
Approximate
Diameter
mm
in
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Copper Conductor
kg/km
lbs/kft
Application
For exposed wiring, and in raceways
(except cable trays and ventilated
flexible cableways) in dry or wet
locations.
For exposed wiring exposed to the
weather.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 60°C.
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)
(amps)
Free Air
Conduit #
14
12
10
(1)
(1)
(1)
0.76
0.76
0.76
.030
.030
.030
3.2
3.6
4.2
0.13
0.14
0.16
26
39
58
18
26
39
20
25
40
15
20
30
14
12
10
(7)
(7)
(7)
0.76
0.76
0.76
.030
.030
.030
3.4
3.8
4.4
0.13
0.15
0.18
28
41
61
19
27
41
20
25
40
15
20
30
8
6
4
(7)
(7)
(7)
1.14
1.52
1.52
.045
.060
.060
6.0
7.7
8.8
0.24
0.30
0.35
101
163
243
68
109
164
55
80
105
3 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
1.52
1.52
2.03
.060
.060
.080
9.5
10.3
12.2
0.38
0.41
0.48
299
369
472
201
248
317
120
140
165
80
100
110
40
55*
70
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
.080
.080
.080
.080
13.1
14.2
15.4
16.8
0.52
0.56
0.61
0.66
584
730
894
1117 392
490
601
751
195
225
260
300
125
145
165
195
250
300
350
400
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
.095
.095
.095
.095
18.7
20.5
21.6
22.9
0.73
0.81
0.85
0.90
1318 1572 1773 2060 885
1056 1191 1384 340
375
420
455
215
240
260
280
500
600
750
1000
(37)
(61)
(61)
(61)
2.41
2.79
2.79
2.79
.095
.110
.110
.110
25.0
27.8
30.4
34.2
0.99
1.09 1.20 1.35 2545 3063 3785 4983 1710 2058 2544 3348 515
575
655
780
320
355
400
455
Colours: Standard colours are available.
CSA certified to 2000 MCM.
8
*For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt
residential services or sub-services, the allowable
ampacity for size #6 AWG shall be 60 amperes.
In this case, the 5% adjustment per Rule 8-106(1)
cannot be applied.
# Based on not more than 3 copper conductors in
raceway or cable.
PVC Insulated
Cables
600 Volts 75°C
Description
Single copper or aluminum conductor
with a flame retardant, heat and
moisture resisting, sunlight resistant PVC
insulation with FT1 rating.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 75-03
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832 02
TW75 PVC
Copper and ACM*
Aluminum Conductors
Size**
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
Approximate Diameter
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
mm
in
mm
in
Application
For exposed wiring and in raceways
(except cable trays and ventilated
flexible cableways) in dry or wet
locations. For exposed wiring where
exposed to weather. Nexans cables are
marked "SR" for sunlight resistant.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 10°C.
Maximum conductor temperature 75°C.
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)
Copper
(amps)
Aluminum
Free Air
Conduit# Free Air
Conduit#
14
12
10
(1)
(1)
(1)
0.76
0.76
0.76
.030
.030
.030
3.2
3.6
4.2
0.13
0.14
0.16
—
3.6
4.2
—
0.14
0.16
26
39
58
18
26
39
—
18
25
—
12
17
20
25
40
15
20
30
—
20
30
—
15
25
14
12
10
(7)
(7)
(7)
0.76
0.76
0.76
.030
.030
.030
3.4
3.8
4.4
0.13
0.15
0.18
—
3.8
4.4
—
0.15
0.18
28
41
61
19
27
41
—
20
28
—
13
19
20
25
40
15
20
30
—
20
30
—
15
25
8
6
4
(7)
(7)
(7)
1.14
1.52
1.52
.045
.060
.060
6.0
7.7
8.8
0.24
0.30
0.35
5.8
7.4
8.4
0.23
0.29
0.33
101
163
244
68
110
164
47
77
108
32
52
73
65
95
125
45
65
85
45
75
100
30
50
65
3 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
1.52
1.52
2.03
.060
.060
.080
9.5
10.3
12.2
0.38
0.41
0.48
9.1
9.9
11.7
0.36
0.39
0.46
299
369
472
201
248
317
129
154
206
86
103
138
145
170
195
100
115
130
115
135
155
75
90
100
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
.080
.080
.080
.080
13.1
14.2
15.4
16.8
0.52
0.56
0.61
0.66
12.7
13.7
14.7
16.3
0.50
0.54
0.58
0.64
584
730
894
1117
392
490
601
751
246
295
356
431
165
198
239
287
230
265
310
360
150
175
200
230
180
210
240
280
120
135
155
180
250
300
350
400
500
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
.095
.095
.095
.095
.095
18.7
20.5
21.6
22.9
25.0
0.73
0.81
0.85
0.91
0.99
18.0
19.3
20.6
21.6
23.6
0.71
0.76
0.81
0.85
0.93
1318
1574
1773
2061
2547
885
1057
1191
1385
1711
520
604
687
769
929
349
406
462
517
624
405
445
505
545
620
255
285
310
335
380
315
350
395
425
485
205
230
250
270
310
Colours: Standard colours are available.
All TW75 colours are sunlight-resistant.
*Conductor sizes #8 and larger are alloy 8030
compact ACM.
Conductor sizes #12 and #10 can be solid or 7
wire alloy 8030 compressed ACM.
# Based on not more than 3 copper or aluminum
conductors in raceway or cable. See Tables 1 - 4
in the Canadian Electric Code
**In compact ACM conductors (19) is 18 wire,
and (37) is 35 wire.
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PVC Insulated
Cables
600 Volts 60°C
TWU (–40°C) PVC
Copper Conductors
Size
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
Description
Single copper conductor with extra
thickness of FT1 rated flame retardant,
low temperature, moisture resisting PVC
insulation.
Rated 600 volts.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 75-03
CSA File #LL23462 Class5832 02
Approximate
Diameter
mm
in
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Copper Conductor
kg/km
lbs/kft
Application
For direct earth burial (with protection
as required by inspection authority).*
For exposed wiring exposed to the
weather.
For service entrance above or below
ground.*
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 60°C.
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)
(amps)
Free Air
Conduit #
14
12
10
(1)
(1)
(1)
1.52
1.52
1.52
.060
.060
.060
4.7
5.2
5.7
0.19
0.20
0.22
39
53
73
26
35
49
20
25
40
15
20
30
14
12
10
(7)
(7)
(7)
1.52
1.52
1.52
.060
.060
.060
4.9
5.4
6.0
0.19
0.21
0.24
41
55
77
27
37
52
20
25
40
15
20
30
8
6
4
(7)
(7)
(7)
2.03
2.03
2.03
.080
.080
.080
7.8
8.7
9.9
0.31
0.34
0.39
126
180
263
85
121
177
55
80
105
40
55**
70
3 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
2.03
2.03
2.41
.080
.080
.095
10.6
11.4
12.9
0.42
0.45
0.51
320
392
490
215
263
329
120
140
165
80
100
110
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
.095
.095
.095
.095
13.9
15.0
16.3
17.6
0.55
0.59
0.64
0.70
606
753
919
1137 407
506
618
764
195
225
260
300
125
145
165
195
250
300
350
400
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
2.79
2.79
2.79
2.79
.110
.110
.110
.110
19.4
21.3
22.3
23.7
0.76
0.84
0.88
0.93
1348 1606 1852 2097 906
1079 1245 1409 340
375
420
455
215
240
260
280
500
600
750
1000
(37)
(61)
(61)
(61)
2.79
3.18
3.18
3.18
.110
.125
.125
.125
25.8
28.6
31.2
35.0
1.02
1.13
1.23
1.38
2586 3108 3835 5039 1737 2089 2577 3386 515
575
655
780
320
355
400
455
Colours: Standard colours are available.
*Direct buried installations must comply with C.E.
Code Rules 12-012 and 4-004.
**For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208 volt
residential services or sub-services, the allowable
ampacity for size #6 AWG shall be 60 amperes.
In this case, the 5% adjustment per Rule 8-106(1)
cannot be applied.
# Based on not more than 3 copper conductors in
raceway or cable.
CSA certified to 2000 MCM.
10
*
*
PVC Insulated
Nylon Covered
Cables
600 Volts 90°C
Description
Single copper conductor with thin wall
PVC insulation and nylon covering, with
FTI rating.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 75-03
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832 02
U.L. Standard #83
U.L. approved E70347.
T90 Nylon/
TWN75
Copper Conductors
Application*
General purpose building wire for
installation as exposed or concealed
wiring and in raceways (except cable
trays) in dry or damp locations.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 10°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C
dry, 75°C in wet locations, and 60°C
when exposed to oil.
Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.
Harmonized Product Print Legend:
E53058 F 2/0 AWG (67.4 mm2) (UL) THHN OR THWN-2 OR GR II OR MTW 600 VOLT VW-1
CT USE MADE IN CANADA LL 23462 2/0 AWG CSA/ACNOR T90/TWN75 NYLON FT1
Size
AWG or
kcmil
14
12
10
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
Nylon
Thickness
mm
in
Approximate
Diameter
mm
in
Approximate Net Ampacity (amps at 30°C Ambient)
Cable Weight
Damp & Dry
Wet
kg/km
lbs/kft
Free Air Conduit#
Free Air Conduit#
Where
exposed
to oil
Conduit#
(1)
(1)
(1)
0.38
0.38
0.51
.015
.015
.020
0.10
0.10
0.10
.004
.004
.004
2.7
3.1
3.9
0.11
0.12
0.15
25
35
55
15
23
37
20
25
40
15
20
30
20
25
40
15
20
30
15
20
30
14 (19)
12 (19)
10 (19)
0.38
0.38
0.51
.015
.015
.020
0.10
0.10
0.10
.004
.004
.004
2.9
3.3
4.2
0.11
0.13
0.17
24
36
58
16
24
39
20
25
40
15
20
30
20
25
40
15
20
30
15
20
30
8 (19)
6 (19)
4 (19)
0.76
0.76
1.02
.030
.030
.040
0.13
0.13
0.15
.005
.005
.006
5.7
6.7
8.5
0.22
0.26
0.33
96
146
233
65
98
157
70
100
135
45
65
85
65
95
125
45
65
85
40
55
70
3 (19)
2 (19)
1 (19)
1.02
1.02
1.27
.040
.040
.050
0.15
0.15
0.18
.006
.006
.007
9.2
10.0
10.9
0.36
0.39
0.43
288
357
446
193
240
300
155
180
210
105
120
140
145
170
195
100
115
130
80
100
110
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
1.27
1.27
1.27
1.27
.050
.050
.050
.050
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
.007
.007
.007
.007
12.0
13.1
14.4
16.1
0.47
0.52
0.57
0.63
555
698
862
1077
373
470
579
724
245
285
330
385
155
185**
210
235
230
265
310
360
150
175
200
230
125
145
165
195
250
300
350
400
500
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
.008
.008
.008
.008
.008
17.4
19.3
20.1
21.7
23.8
0.69
0.76
0.79
0.85
0.94
1272
1521
1762
2002
2482
855
1022
1184
1345
1668
425
480
530
575
660
265
295
325
345
395
405
445
505
545
620
255
285
310
335
380
215
240
260
280
320
Colours: Standard colours are available.
*T90/TWN75 is NOT sunlight tresistant.
**For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208V residential
services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity
for #2/0 AWG copper shall be 200 amperes. In
these cases, the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule
8-106(1) cannot be applied.
# Based on not more than 3 copper conductors in
raceway or cable.
11
Exelene*
Insulated Cables
600 Volts 90°C
Description
Single copper or compact ACM
aluminum conductor with low
temperature moisture resisting
Exelene* cross-linked polyethylene
XLPE insulation.
Rated 600 Volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 38-05
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832 03
RW90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulated
Wire
Copper and ACM
Aluminum Conductors
Size **
AWG or
kcmil
14
12
10
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
(1)
(1)
(1)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
(61)
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
2.03
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.055
0.055
0.055
0.055
0.055
0.065
0.065
0.065
0.065
0.065
0.080
0.080
0.080
Approximate Diameter
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
mm
in
mm
in
3.2
3.6
4.1
3.3
3.8
4.6
5.9
6.8
8.0
8.7
9.5
11.0
11.8
12.9
14.2
15.6
17.2
18.8
19.9
21.2
23.3
26.0
28.9
32.4
Colours: Standard colours are available.
Non-jacketed RW90 (XLPE) cables are not suitable
for installation in vaults and switchrooms under the
conditions of C.E. Code Part 1 Rule 12-2202(3).
Suitable flame retardant jacketed cables are
available on request.
0.13
0.14
0.16
0.13
0.15
0.18
0.23
0.27
0.32
0.34
0.37
0.43
0.47
0.51
0.56
0.61
0.68
0.74
0.78
0.84
0.92
1.03
1.13
1.28
—
3.6
4.1
—
3.8
4.6
5.7
6.6
7.7
8.3
9.1
10.4
11.3
12.3
13.5
14.8
16.5
17.8
18.9
20.0
22.0
24.7
27.1
31.0
—
0.14
0.16
—
0.15
0.18
0.22
0.26
0.30
0.33
0.36
0.41
0.45
0.49
0.53
0.59
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.79
0.87
0.97
1.07
1.22
Application
For open wiring and raceways (except
cabletroughs and ventilated flexible
cableway) in dry or wet locations.
For exposed wiring where exposed
to weather with sunlight resistant
insulation. Standard black #6 and
larger is sunlight resistant and marked
“SR”; coloured insulation is NOT.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
24
35
54
25
37
57
92
141
217
269
336
429
532
672
833
1040
1238
1454
1713
1924
2387
2883
3582
4438
16
24
36
17
25
38
62
95
146
181
226
288
358
452
560
699
832
977
1151
1293
1604
1937
2407
3184
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)
Copper
(amps)
Aluminum
Free Air Conduit## Free Air Conduit##
—
—
20
15
10
25
22
15
40
—
—
20
16
11
25
24
16
40
40
27
70
57
38 100
83
56 135
101
68 155
122
82 180
158 106 210
193 130 245
237 159 285
290 195 330
360 242 385
433 291 425
510 343 480
588 395 530
662 445 575
815 548 660
1000 671 740
1235 830 845
1610 1082 1000
# For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208V residential
services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity
for sizes #6, #2 and #4/0 AWG aluminum shall
be 60, 100 and 200 amperes respectively. #2/0
AWG copper shall be 200 amperes. In these
cases, the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule
8-106(1) cannot be applied.
15
20
30
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185#
210
235
265
295
325
345
395
455
500
585
—
20
30
—
20
30
45
80
105
120
140
165
190
220
255
300
330
375
415
450
515
585
670
800
—
15
25
—
15
25
30
55#
65
75
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
480
** In compact ACM conductors (19) is 18 wire,
(37) is 35 wire, and (61) is 58 wire strand.
## Based on not more than 3 copper or aluminum
conductors in raceway or cable. For underground
duct installation ampacities, see pages 39, 40, 43,
and 44.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
12
Exelene*
Insulated Cables
1000 Volts 90°C
Description
Single copper or compact ACM
aluminum conductor with low
temperature moisture resisting
Exelene* cross-linked polyethylene
(XLPE) insulation.
Rated 1000 Volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 38-05
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832 03
RW90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulated
Wire
Copper and ACM
Aluminum Conductors
Size **
AWG or
kcmil
14
12
10
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
(1)
(1)
(1)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
(61)
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.28
2.28
2.28
2.28
2.28
2.28
2.28
2.28
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.045
0.060
0.060
0.060
0.060
0.080
0.080
0.080
0.080
0.080
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
0.090
Approximate Diameter
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
mm
in
mm
in
3.9
4.4
5.0
4.1
4.6
5.2
6.0
7.8
9.0
9.7
10.5
12.2
13.0
14.1
15.3
16.7
18.4
20.4
20.9
22.8
24.9
26.9
29.5
33.3
Colours: Standard colours are available.
Non-jacketed RW90 (XLPE) cables are not suitable
for installation in vaults and switchrooms under the
conditions of C.E. Code Part 1 Rule 12-2202(3).
Suitable flame retardant jacketed cables are
available on request.
0.16
0.17
0.20
0.16
0.18
0.21
0.24
0.31
0.35
0.38
0.41
0.48
0.51
0.56
0.60
0.66
0.72
0.80
0.82
0.90
0.98
1.06
1.16
1.31
—
4.4
5.0
—
4.6
5.2
5.8
7.4
8.6
9.1
9.9
11.7
12.7
13.7
15.0
16.2
17.8
19.1
20.3
21.3
23.4
25.1
27.7
31.5
—
0.17
0.26
—
0.18
0.21
0.23
0.29
0.34
0.36
0.39
0.46
0.50
0.54
0.59
0.64
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.84
0.92
0.99
1.09
1.24
Application
For open wiring and raceways (except
cabletroughs and ventilated flexible
cableway) in dry or wet locations.
For exposed wiring where exposed to
weather with sunlight resistant insulation.
Standard black #6 and larger is sunlight
resistant and marked “SR”; coloured
insulation is NOT.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
28
40
59
28
42
61
92
149
226
280
347
439
524
651
810
1007
1252
1490
1642
1966
2433
2903
3603
4764
19
27
40
19
28
41
62
100
152
188
233
295
352
437
544
676
841
1001
1103
1321
1635
1951
2421
3201
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)
Copper
(amps)
Aluminum
Free Air Conduit## Free Air Conduit##
—
—
20
20
13
25
27
18
40
—
—
20
21
14
25
30
20
40
39
26
70
64
43 100
91
61 135
108
73 155
131
88 180
177 119 210
213 143 245
257 173 285
312 210 330
384 258 385
475 307 425
536 360 480
614 413 530
692 465 575
844 567 660
997 670 740
1223 822 845
1600 1075 1000
# For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208V residential
services or sub-services, the allowable ampacity
for sizes #6, #2 and #4/0 AWG aluminum shall
be 60, 100 and 200 amperes respectively. #2/0
AWG copper shall be 200 amperes. In these
cases, the 5% adjustment per C.E. Code Rule
8-106(1) cannot be applied.
15
20
30
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185#
210
235
265
295
325
345
395
455
500
585
—
20
30
—
20
30
45
80
105
120
140
165
190
220
255
300
330
375
415
450
515
585
670
800
—
15
25
—
15
25
30
55#
65
75
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
480
** In compact ACM conductors (19) is 18 wire,
(37) is 35 wire , and (61) is 58 wire strand.
## Based on not more than 3 copper or aluminum
conductors in raceway or cable. For underground
duct installation ampacities, see pages 39, 40, 43,
and 44.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
13
Exelene*
Insulated Cables
1000 Volts 90°C
Description
Single copper or compact ACM
aluminum conductor with extra
thickness of low temperature moisture
resisting Exelene* cross-linked
polyethylene (XLPE) insulation.
Rated 1000 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 38-05
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5832 03
RWU90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulated
Wire
Copper and ACM
Aluminum Conductors
Size **
AWG or
kcmil
14
12
10
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
(1)
(1)
(1)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
(61)
Insulation
Thickness
mm
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
1.52
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.41
2.79
2.79
2.79
2.79
2.79
3.17
3.17
3.17
in
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.060
.080
.080
.080
.080
.080
.095
.095
.095
.095
.095
.110
.110
.110
.110
.110
.125
.125
.125
Approximate Diameter
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
mm
in
mm
in
4.7
5.2
5.7
4.9
5.4
6.0
7.8
8.8
10.0
10.6
11.4
13.0
13.9
15.0
16.2
17.6
19.5
21.4
21.9
23.9
26.0
28.7
31.3
35.1
0.19
0.20
0.22
0.19
0.21
0.24
0.31
0.35
0.39
0.42
0.45
0.51
0.55
0.59
0.64
0.69
0.77
0.84
0.86
0.94
1.02
1.13
1.23
1.38
—
5.2
5.7
—
5.4
6.0
7.6
8.4
9.6
10.2
11.1
12.4
13.5
14.5
15.7
17.3
19.0
20.3
21.6
22.6
24.6
27.2
29.7
33.5
—
.20
.22
—
.21
.24
.30
.33
.38
.40
.44
.49
.53
.57
.62
.68
.75
.80
.85
.89
.97
1.07
1.17
1.32
Application
For direct earth burial (with protection
as required by inspecting authority).#
For exposed wiring where exposed to
weather with sunlight resistant insulation.
Standard black #8 and larger is sunlight
resistant and marked “SR”, coloured
insulation is NOT.
For service entrance above or below
ground.#
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Copper Conductor
Aluminum Conductor
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km lbs/kft
33
46
66
34
48
69
112
164
243
298
367
464
572
715
878
1089
1300
1544
1775
2027
2507
3012
3728
4917
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)
Copper
(amps)
Aluminum
Free Air Conduit##
Free Air Conduit##
22
—
—
20
31
25
17
25
44
33
22
40
23
—
—
20
32
27
18
25
46
36
24
40
76
58
39
70
110
77
52
100
164 106
71
135
201 126
85
155
247 150
101
180
312 193
130
210
384 232
156
245
480 278
187
285
590 335
225
330
732 408
274
385
874 494
332
425
1038 576
387
480
1193 668
442
530
1362 737
495
575
1685 896
602
660
2024 1193
802
740
2505 1332
895
845
3304 1720 1156 1000
15
20
30
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185***
210
235
265
295
325
345
395
455
500
585
—
20
30
—
20
30
45
80
105
120
140
165
190
220
255
300
330
375
415
450
515
585
670
800
—
15
25
—
15
25
30
55***
65
75
95***
105
120
145
165
185***
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
480
Colours: Standard colours are available.
***For 3-wire 120/240 and 120/208V
residential services or sub-services, the allowable
# Direct buried installations must comply with CE
Code Rules 12-012 and 4-004.
** In compact ACM conductors (19) is 18 wire,
(37) is 35 wire, and (61) is 58 wire strand.
ampacity for sizes #6, #2 and #4/0 AWG
aluminum shall be 60, 100 and 200 amperes
respectively. #2/0 AWG copper shall be 200
amperes. In these cases, the 5% adjustment per
C.E. Code Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
## Based on not more than 3 copper or aluminum
conductors in raceway or cable. For underground
direct buried ampacities, see pages 37, 38, 41
and 42.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
14
Soft Drawn
Bare Copper
Description
Solid or stranded 100% conductivity
copper conductors.
ASTM B-3 Soft or Annealed Copper
Wire*
ASTM B-8 Concentric - Lay - Stranded
Copper Conductors
Size AWG
or kcmil
14 (1)
12 (1)
10 (1)
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
1/0 (19)
2/0 (19)
3/0 (19)
4/0 (19)
250 (37)
300 (37)
350 (37)
400 (37)
500 (37)
600 (61)
750 (61)
1000 (61)
Nominal Diameter
mm
1.63
2.05
2.59
3.61
4.55
5.72
7.19
7.95
8.94
10.03
11.25
12.65
13.77
15.09
16.28
17.40
19.46
21.34
23.85
28.37
Application
Used for bonding and grounding
electirical circuits and systems
Approximate Conducter Weight
Nominal D.C. Resistance at 25oC
inches
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ω/km
Ω/kft
0.064
0.081
0.102
0.142
0.179
0.225
0.283
0.313
0.352
0.395
0.443
0.498
0.542
0.594
0.641
0.685
0.766
0.840
0.939
1.117
18.5
29.4
46.8
75.9
121
192
305
385
485
611
771
972
1149
1378
1609
1838
2298
2758
3447
4595
12.4
19.8
31.4
51.0
81.1
129
205
258
325
410
518
653
772
926
1081
1235
1544
1853
2316
3088
8.44
5.31
3.34
2.14
1.35
0.848
0.533
0.423
0.335
0.266
0.211
0.167
0.142
0.118
0.101
0.088
0.071
0.059
0.047
0.035
2.57
1.62
1.02
0.653
0.411
0.258
0.163
0.129
0.102
0.081
0.064
0.051
0.043
0.036
0.031
0.027
0.021
0.018
0.014
0.011
* ASTM B-3 Specification details the
requirements for solid wires and the
individual wires in stranded conductors.
15
Armoured Cables
600 Volts 90°C
Description
Two, three or four copper or compact
ACM aluminum conductors with low
temperature Exelene* cross-linked
polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE)
and bare copper or aluminum
bonding wire. Conductor assembly
paper wrapped and covered with bare
inter­­locked aluminum armour.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 51-95
(R2004)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5811 01
AC90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulation
Copper and ACM
Aluminum Conductors
Size **
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
Bonding Wire***
Size AWG
Copper Aluminum
Approximate Diameter
Copper
Aluminum
mm
in
mm
in
Application
For open and concealed wiring in dry
locations only.
For use in cabletroughs and ventilated
flexible cableways in dry locations
only.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)
Copper
Aluminum
(amps)
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft Copper Aluminum
TWO CONDUCTORS (plus bonding wire)
14
12
10
(1)
(1)
(1)
0.76
0.76
0.76
.030
.030
.030
14
14
12
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
(1)
(1)
(1)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
(61)
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
2.03
.030
.030
.030
.045
.045
.045
.045
.045
.055
.055
.055
.055
.055
.065
.065
.065
.065
.065
.080
.080
.080
14
14
12
10
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
—
12
10
12.0
12.8
13.9
.47
.51
.55
—
12.8
13.9
—
.51
.55
145
176
233
98
115
156
—
114
137
—
76
92
170
115
215
145
290
195
505
340
705
475
965
650
1195
800
1410
950
1720 1155
2055 1380
2485 1670
3090 2075
3755 2520
4375 2940
5315 3570
6120 4115
6870 4615
8370 5625
10045 6750
12260 8240
16015 10760
—
140
175
300
380
490
560
640
785
905
1055
1230
1450
1840
2295
2560
2800
3365
4000
4790
—
—
95
115
200
255
330
375
430
530
605
710
825
975
1235
1540
1715
1880
2260
2685
3210
—
15
20
30
—
15
25
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185#
210
235
265
295
325
345
395
455
500
585
—
15
25
30
55#
65
75
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
480
THREE CONDUCTORS (plus bonding wire)
Insulation Colour Code:
2 Conductors – Black, White
3 Conductors – Black, White, Red
—
12
10
10
8
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1/0
—
12.5
13.4
14.6
19.1
21.3
24.1
25.4
26.9
30.5
32.5
34.9
37.7
40.8
44.5
48.5
51.2
53.7
58.3
64.1
69.7
78.0
.49
.53
.57
.75
.84
.95
1.00
1.06
1.20
1.28
1.38
1.49
1.61
1.75
1.91
2.02
2.12
2.30
2.53
2.75
3.07
—
13.4
14.6
19.1
20.6
23.1
24.4
25.9
28.9
31.0
33.0
35.8
38.6
42.2
45.7
48.3
50.3
54.9
60.4
65.7
—
—
.53
.57
.75
.81
.91
.96
1.02
1.14
1.22
1.30
1.41
1.52
1.66
1.80
1.90
1.98
2.16
2.38
2.59
—
** In compact ACM conductors (19) is18 wire,
(37) is 35 wire, and (61) is 58 wire strand. ACM
aluminum is alloy #8030.
***Copper bonding wire supplied with copper
conductors. Aluminum bonding wire supplied with
aluminum conductors.
# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service
conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder
conductors supplying single dwelling units of row
housing, of apartments and similar buildings,
and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1),
8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for
sizes No. 6, No. 2 and No. 4/0 AWG aluminum
shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. For
No. 2/0 AWG copper it shall be 200 A. In these
cases the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be
applied.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
16
Armoured Cables
600 Volts 90°C
AC90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulation
Description
Two, three or four copper or compact
ACM aluminum conductors with low
temperature Exelene* cross-linked
polyethylene insulation (RW90 XLPE)
and bare copper or aluminum
bonding wire. Conductor assembly
paper wrapped and covered with
bare inter­­locked aluminum armour.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 51-95(2004)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5811 01
Copper and ACM
Aluminum Conductors
Size **
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
Bonding Wire***
Size AWG
Copper Aluminum
Approximate Diameter
Copper
Aluminum
mm
in
mm
in
Application
For open and concealed wiring in dry
locations only.
For use in cabletroughs and ventilated
flexible cableways in dry locations
only.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Approved for use with ceiling fixtures.
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Ampacity (30°C Ambient)##
Copper
Aluminum
(amps)
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
Copper Aluminum
FOUR CONDUCTORS (plus bonding wire)
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
(1)
(1)
(1)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
0.76
0.76
0.76
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
.030
.030
.030
.045
.045
.045
.045
.045
.055
.055
.055
.055
.055
.065
.065
.065
.065
.065
.080
.080
14
14
12
10
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
—
12
10
10
8
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1/0
Insulation Colour Code:
Black, Red, Blue, White
**In compact aluminum ACM conductors (19) is
18 wire, (37) is 35 wire and (61) is 58 wire. ACM
aluminum is alloy #8030
***Copper bonding wire supplied with copper
conductors. Aluminum bonding wire supplied with
aluminum conductors.
13.3
14.3
15.6
18.5
23.5
26.0
28.1
30.0
33.1
35.7
38.4
41.4
46.1
50.2
53.3
56.4
59.2
64.4
71.0
77.2
.52
.56
.62
.73
.93
1.03
1.11
1.18
1.31
1.41
1.51
1.63
1.82
1.98
2.10
2.22
2.33
2.54
2.80
3.04
—
14.3
15.6
18.5
22.6
25.4
26.9
28.7
32.0
34.3
36.6
39.4
42.4
47.2
50.2
53.0
55.6
60.4
67.0
72.9
—
.56
.62
.73
.89
1.00
1.06
1.13
1.26
1.35
1.44
1.55
1.67
1.86
1.98
2.09
2.19
2.38
2.64
2.87
203
137
260
175
355
239
525
355
875
585
1215
815
1495 1005
1785 1200
2185 1465
2630 1770
3190 2115
3970 2670
5020 3375
5865 3940
6870 4615
7920 5325
8920 5995
10925 7345
13090 8795
16030 10770
# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service
conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder
conductors supplying single dwelling units of row
housing, of apartments and similar buildings,
and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1),
8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for
sizes No. 6, No. 2 and No. 4/0 AWG aluminum
shall be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. For
No. 2/0 AWG copper it shall be 200 A. In these
cases the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be
applied.
—
150
190
270
450
600
685
790
965
1125
1310
1540
1985
2515
2870
3220
3540
4290
5085
6105
—
102
128
180
305
405
460
530
650
760
880
1035
1335
1690
1925
2165
2380
2885
3420
4100
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185#
210
235
265
295
325
345
395
455
500
—
15
25
30
55#
65
75
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
##Assuming 4th conductor is the neutral of a
balanced 3 phase 4 wire system.
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17
Armoured Cables
600 Volts 90°C
AC90 (–40°C)
ISO-BX
Description
Solid copper circuit conductors, with
low temperature Exelene* crosslinked polyethylene insulation (RW90
XLPE) with two additional solid copper
bonding conductors (one bare, one
covered with green Exelene* (RW90
XLPE). Twisted assembly wrapped and
covered with interlocked aluminum tape
armour.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 51-95
(R2004)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5811 01
Copper Conductors
Size
AWG
14 (1)
14 (1)
12 (1)†
12 (1)†
12 (1)
12 (1)†
10 (1)†
10 (1)†
10 (1)†
10 (1)†
Insulation
Thickness
Number of
Conductors**
mm
in
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.76
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
0.030
**Two-conductor cable contains black and
white circuit conductors, green isolated ground
conductor, and a bare copper bonding conductor.
Three-conductor cable contains red, black and
white circuit conductors, green isolated ground
conductor, and a bare copper bonding conductor.
Isolated
Ground
Conductor
AWG***
Bare
Bonding
Conductor
AWG
14
14
12
12
14
12
12
10
12
10
14
14
14
12
14
12
12
10
12
10
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Application
For open and concealed wiring in dry
locations only.
This cable is recommended for
installations where an isolated ground
is required (i.e. computer and other
electronic equipment or special
installations).
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
† ISO-BX cables with #12 phase
conductors and a #12 isolated ground
conductor; and all ISO-BX cables with
#10 phase conductors are for use in
patient care areas in accordance with
Rules 24-102 and 24-104 of the C.E.C.
Approximate
Diameter
mm
in
12.5
13.4
13.4
13.5
14.1
14.6
14.1
14.7
15.4
16.0
Approximate Net
Cable Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
0.491
0.528
0.527
0.531
0.554
0.573
0.557
0.580
0.606
0.630
***Isolated Ground Conductor covered with green
(RW90) XLPE. Refer to the Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 2006 (Rules 10-906 and 24-100
to 24-114) for rules covering cables and systems
containing isolated grounding conductors, etc.
169
200
205
224
242
268
267
307
331
372
114
135
137
150
162
180
179
207
223
250
Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
15
15
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
TisThis
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18
Armoured Cables
600 Volts 90°C
ACWU90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulation
ACM Aluminum
Conductors
Size**
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
in
Description
One to four compact aluminum conductors with low temperature Exelene*
cross-linked polyethylene insulation
(RW90 XLPE) and bare aluminum
bonding wire in multi-conductor cables.
Single conductor cables have copper
concentric bonding wire. Conductor assembly is wrapped and enclosed in an
inter­locked aluminum armour with an
over­all low acid gas, low flame spread,
sunlight resistant PVC jacket (LAG/LFS)
with FT4 and AG14 rating.
#8 and larger are HL rated for Class I
Div 1 & 2 Groups A, B, C & D, Class II
Div 1 & 2 Groups E, F & G and Class
III Hazardous Locations.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 51-95
(R2004)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5811 01
– Cable
CSA File #LL19376 Class 5818 01
– Hazardous Location Cable
Bonding Wire
Size
AWG
Armour
mm
Application
For exposed and concealed wiring
in dry or wet locations and where
exposed to the weather. Nexans cables
are marked "SUN RES" for sunlight
resistant.
For use in ventilated, non-ventilated and
ladder type cable trays in wet and dry
locations.
For direct earth burial (with protection
as required by Inspection Authority).
For service entrance above or below
ground.
For use in hazardous locations with
approved connectors.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
Approximate Diameter
PVC Jacket
in
mm
in
Approximate Net
Cable Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity***
(30°C Ambient)
(amps)
ONE STRANDED CONDUCTOR (plus bonding wire)
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
#1250
#1500
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(58)
(58)
(58)
(91)
(91)
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
2.03
2.41
2.41
.055
.055
.055
.055
.065
.065
.065
.065
.065
.080
.080
.080
.095
.095
Insulation Colour: Black
**Compact aluminum ACM conductors are
aluminum alloy #8030
6
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
18.9
20.7
21.6
23.1
24.9
26.1
27.8
28.8
31.3
34.0
36.8
40.7
47.3
51.4
0.74
0.81
0.85
0.91
0.98
1.03
1.10
1.14
1.23
1.34
1.45
1.60
1.87
2.02
21.7
23.1
24.3
25.6
27.3
28.6
30.6
31.4
34.0
36.7
39.5
43.4
50.6
54.7
***Ampacity in accordance with Table #3 of the
Canadian Electrical Code Part #1 (2006).
0.85
0.91
0.96
1.01
1.08
1.13
1.20
1.23
1.34
1.45
1.56
1.71
1.99
2.16
C
563
690
761
848
1007
1098
1265
1338
1619
1843
2210
2660
3735
4355
378
464
511
570
677
738
850
900
1088
1239
1485
1787
2507
2925
190
220
255
300
330
375
415
450
515
585
670
800
905
1020
# Conductors are compressed stranding not
compact
For single conductor direct buried ampacity, see
page 38.
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19
Armoured Cables
600 Volts 90°C
ACWU90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulation
ACM Aluminum
Conductors
Size**
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
Description
One to four compact aluminum conductors with low temperature Exelene*
cross-linked polyethylene insulation
(RW90 XLPE) and bare aluminum
bonding wire in multi-conductor cables.
Single conductor cables have copper
concentric bonding wire. Conductor assembly is wrapped and enclosed in an
inter­locked aluminum armour with an
over­all low acid gas, low flame spread,
sunlight resistant PVC jacket (LAG/LFS)
with FT4 and AG14 rating.
#8 and larger are HL rated for Class I
Div 1 & 2 Groups A, B, C & D, Class II
Div 1 & 2 Groups E, F & G and Class
III Hazardous Locations.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 51-95
(R2004)
CSA Fle #LL23462 Class 5811 01
– Cable
CSA File #LL19376 Class 5818 01
– Hazardous location cable
Bonding Wire
Size
AWG
in
Armour
mm
Application
For exposed and concealed wiring
in dry or wet locations and where
exposed to the weather. Nexans cables
are marked "SUN RES" for sunlight
resistant.
For use in ventilated, non-ventillated
and ladder type cable trays in wet and
dry locations.
For direct earth burial (with protection
as required by Inspection Authority).
For service entrance above or below
ground.
For use in hazardous locations with
approved connectors.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
Approximate Diameter
PVC Jacket
in
mm
in
Approximate Net
Cable Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity***
(30°C Ambient)
(amps)
THREE STRANDED CONDUCTORS (plus bonding wire)
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(58)
(58)
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
.045
.045
.045
.045
.055
.055
.055
.055
.055
.065
.065
.065
.065
.065
.080
.080
Insulation Colour Code:
Black, Red, White
**Compact aluminum ACM conductors are
aluminum alloy #8030
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
1 (18)
1 (18)
1/0 (18)
20.6
23.1
24.4
25.9
28.9
31.0
33.0
35.8
38.6
42.2
45.7
48.3
50.3
54.9
60.4
65.7
0.81
0.91
0.96
1.02
1.14
1.22
1.30
1.41
1.52
1.66
1.80
1.90
1.98
2.16
2.38
2.59
23.6
25.9
27.2
28.7
31.7
33.5
35.8
38.3
41.9
45.5
48.8
51.6
53.6
58.2
64.5
70.0
*** Ampacity in accordance with Table #4 of the
Canadian Electrical Code Part #1(2006).
For direct buried ampacity, see page 42.
0.93
1.02
1.07
1.13
1.25
1.32
1.41
1.51
1.65
1.79
1.92
2.03
2.11
2.29
2.54
2.74
500
618
673
771
941
1074
1235
1444
1746
2165
2661
2958
3234
3767
4561
5423
335
415
452
518
632
722
830
970
1173
1455
1788
1989
2173
2531
3065
3644
55#
65
75
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service
conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder
conductors supplying single dwelling units of row
housing, of apartments and similar buildings,
and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1),
8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity
for sizes No. 6, No. 2 and No. 4/0 AWG shall
be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. In this
case the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be
applied.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
20
Armoured Cables
600 Volts 90°C
ACWU90 (–40°C)
XLPE Insulation
ACM Aluminum
Conductors
Size**
AWG or
kcmil
Insulation
Thickness
mm
Description
One to four compact aluminum conductors with low temperature Exelene*
cross-linked polyethylene insulation
(RW90 XLPE) and bare aluminum
bonding wire in multi-conductor cables.
Single conductor cables have copper
concentric bonding wire. Conductor assembly is wrapped and enclosed in an
inter­locked aluminum armour with an
over­all low acid gas, low flame spread,
sunlight resistant PVC jacket (LAG/LFS)
with FT4 and AG14 rating.
#8 and larger are HL rated for Class I
Div 1 & 2 Groups A, B, C & D, Class II
Div 1 & 2 Groups E, F & G and Class
III Hazardous Locations.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 51-95
(R2004)
CSA File #LL23462 Class 5811 01
– Cable
CSA File #LL19376 Class 5818 01
– Hazardous location cable
Bonding Wire
Size
AWG
in
Armour
mm
Application
For exposed and concealed wiring
in dry or wet locations and where
exposed to the weather. Nexans cables
are marked "SUN RES" for sunlight
resistant.
For use in ventilated, non-ventillated
and ladder type cable trays in wet and
dry locations.
For direct earth burial (with protection
as required by Inspection Authority).
For service entrance above or below
ground.
For use in hazardous locations with
approved connectors.
Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature 90°C.
Rated 600 volts. Lead Free.
Approximate Diameter
PVC Jacket
in
mm
in
Approximate Net
Cable Weight
kg/km
lbs/kft
Ampacity***
(30°C Ambient)
(amps)
FOUR STRANDED CONDUCTORS (plus bonding wire)
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(58)
(58)
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.14
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.40
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
1.65
2.03
2.03
.045
.045
.045
.045
.055
.055
.055
.055
.055
.065
.065
.065
.065
.065
.080
.080
Insulation Colour Code:
Black, Red, Blue, White
**Compact aluminum ACM conductors are
aluminum alloy #8030
8 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
4 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
2 (7)
1 (18)
1 (18)
1/0 (18)
22.6
25.4
26.9
28.7
32.0
34.3
36.6
39.4
42.4
47.2
50.2
53.0
55.6
60.4
67.0
72.9
0.89
1.00
1.06
1.13
1.26
1.35
1.44
1.55
1.67
1.86
1.98
2.09
2.19
2.38
2.64
2.87
25.6
28.7
29.4
31.2
34.8
36.8
39.1
42.4
45.7
50.5
53.5
56.3
58.9
64.5
70.9
76.7
***Ampacity in accordance with Table #4 of the
Canadian Code Part #1 (2006). Assuming the
4th conductor in a 4/c cable is the neutral of a
balanced 3 phase 4 wire system.
For direct buried ampacity, see page 42.
1.01 583
1.13 774
1.16 818
1.23
932
1.37
1143
1.45
1323
1.54
1533
1.67
1839
1.80
2168
1.99
2897
2.11
3289
2.22
3612
2.32
3966
2.54
4834
2.79
5725
3.02
6860
392
520
550
626
768
889
1030
1236
1457
1947
2210
2427
2665
3248
3847
4610
55#
65
75
95# 105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290
330
370
405
# For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service
conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder
conductors supplying single dwelling units of row
housing, of apartments and similar buildings,
and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1),
8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity
for sizes No. 6, No. 2 and No. 4/0 AWG shall
be 60 A, 100 A and 200 A respectively. In this
case the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be
applied.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
21
Accessories for Armoured Cable
Aluminum Clips
See page 28.
22
Plastic Anti-Short Bushings
Bushing
Catalogue
No.
(Nexans)
Approximate
Diameter
A
mm
in
Approximate
Length
B
mm
in
0
10
.39
12
.49
14
12
14
12
14
—
1
11
.45
13
.53
10
—
10
—
12
10
2
15
.59
15
.59
—
—
8
—
—
—
3
20
.78
17
.67
—
—
6
—
—
—
4
25
.99
20
.78
—
—
—
4
3
2
—
—
—
5
29
1.16
21
.84
—
1
—
6
35
1.37
25
1.0
—
—
—
1/0
2/0
3/0
—
—
—
7
46
1.80
25
1.0
—
—
—
4/0
250
300
—
—
—
8
58
2.29
31
1.23
—
—
350
500
—
—
Use with Armoured
Cable Sizes
2/C
3/C
4/C
Corflex* II
Aluminum
Sheathed Cables
600 Volts 90°C
Corflex* II RA90
(–40°C) XLPE
Installation Notes
1. Corflex* cables should be installed
using only the approved Nexans
wet and dry type connectors. For
installation of connectors, see pages
29 and 30.
2. Ampacity for single conductor
Corflex
– for cables to qualify for Table 1
and 3 (2006 C.E. Code) free air
ampacity ratings, cables are required
to be spaced one cable diameter (two
diameters centre to centre) apart.
These are the ampacities shown in the
following tables.
– for cables in direct burial, see rule
4-004 and the notes for rule 4-004 in
Appendix B & D (2006 C.E. Code).
Also see pages 37 and 38 in this
catalogue.
3. Ampacity for multi-conductor
Corflex
– for cables to qualify for Table 2
and 4 (2006 C.E. Code) free air
ampacity ratings, cables are required
to be spaced one cable diameter (two
diameters centre to centre) apart.
These are the ampacities shown in the
following tables.
– for cables in direct burial, see rule
4-004 and the notes for rule 4-004 in
Appendix B & D (2006 C.E. Code).
Also see pages 41 and 42 in this
catalogue.
Description
Single or multi copper or compact ACM
aluminum conductors with Exelene*
cross-linked polyethylene insulation
(RW90 XLPE) enclosed in a liquid- and
vapour-tight solid corrugated aluminum
sheath. An overall low temperature, low
acid gas, low flame spread, sunlight
resistant PVC jacket (LAG/LFS) with FT4
and AG14 rating.
Unjacketed Corflex with FT4 and
AG14 ratings is also available.
Ratetd 600 volts. Lead Free.
CSA Spec C22.2 No. 123-96
(R2005)
CSA File #LL19376 Class 5812 01
– Cable
CSA File #LL19376 Class 5818 01
– Hazardous Location Cable
Application
For exposed and concealed wiring in
dry or wet locations and where exposed
to the weather. Nexans cables are
marked "SUN RES" for sunlight resistant.
For use in ventilated, non-ventilated,
and ladder type cabletroughs and
ventilated flexible cableways in dry or
wet locations.
For direct earth burial (with protection as
required by Inspection Authority).
For direct embedding in concrete,
masonry or plaster (with permission as
required by Local Inspection Authority).
For service entrance above or below
ground.
Corflex* cable certified for use in
hazardous locations with approved
connectors. Nexans Type W connectors
are approved for Class II Divisions 1
and 2 (Groups E, F and G) and Class III
Divisions 1 and 2.
4. The Corflex* sheath and connector
may be used as an EQUIPMENT
Bonding Conductor (not as a SYSTEM
ground) and is sized to meet the
requirements of the C.E. Code Table
16 (Ref. Rules 10-812 and 10-814).
For single conductor cables carrying
more than 200 amps, non--ferrous
entrance plates, connectors, bushings,
washers and clamps, etc., must be
used.
When used as SERVICE ENTRANCE
feeders, Corflex* cables should be
fitted with non-ferrous grounding type
bushings at the service equipment
end (Ref. C.E. Code Rules 10-602 to
10-610).
For other than service entrance circuits,
bonding continuity of the sheath is
established through the Corflex*
connectors.
5. Installation of any single conductor
metal sheathed or armoured
cables should be made with due
consideration of the effects of sheath
currents and of induced eddy currents
in ferrous end plates. (Refer to Rules
4-008, 10-302 and 12-3022 and the
notes on these rules in Appendix ‘B’ of
the C.E. Code.)
Where sheath currents are allowed to
flow in single conductor Corflex*
cables (carrying above 425 amps),
Nexans’ recommended ratings are
shown on pages 34 and 35 of
this catalogue. Where sheaths are
isolated, it may be necessary to install
a supplementary equipment bonding
wire.
6. Minimum recommended bend
radius
— see pages 24, 25, 26 and 27.
7. Recommended spacing of
supports:
Horizontal
Single conductor cables
up to 32mm diameter:
0.91 - 1.22 m.
Single conductor cables
over 32mm diameter:
1.22 - 1.52 m.
Multiconductor Power Cable:
1.22 - 1.52 m.
5 or more conductors cable:
0.91 - 1.22 m.
Vertical
All constructions: 1.82 - 2.44 m.
Spacing of supports for single
conductor cables should be reduced
from above if short circuit conditions
are unusually severe.
8. Minimum recommended installation
temperature minus 40°C (with suitable
handling procedures).
Maximum conductor temperature
90°C.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
23
Copper
Corflex* II
Corflex* II RA90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 Volts
Copper Conductors
Size
AWG or
kcmil
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in
mm
in
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Without Jacket
With PVC Jacket
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
Connectors
(Nexans Catalogue No.)
Wet or
Dry
Hazardous
Location
Location
Type D
Type W
Minimum#
Bending
Radius
mm
in
(CE Code
Table 1**)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(37)
(61)
(61)
(61)
15.7
16.3
19.6
20.2
21.1
23.8
25.1
25.9
29.7
30.9
35.1
38.9
42.4
0.62
0.64
0.77
0.79
0.83
0.94
0.99
1.02
1.17
1.22
1.38
1.53
1.67
18.3
18.9
22.4
22.9
23.7
26.4
27.7
28.9
32.3
33.8
37.6
41.7
45.2
0.72
0.75
0.88
0.90
0.93
1.04
1.09
1.14
1.27
1.34
1.48
1.64
1.78
510
623
804
972
1190
1406
1640
1870
2208
2690
3246
4044
5273
342
419
540
653
800
945
1102
1256
1484
1807
2181
2717
3543
626
737
930
1107
1320
1562
1801
2052
2396
2895
3467
4293
5543
421
496
625
744
887
1050
1210
1380
1610
1945
2330
2885
3725
16D2
16D2
20D3
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
30D4
35D5
40D5
45D6
16W2
16W2
20W3
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
30W4
35W5
40W5
45W6
TWO COPPER CONDUCTORS
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(19)
(37)
(37)
11.9
13.0
14.0
19.2
20.1
23.4
24.4
25.4
29.4
33.1
35.2
39.0
40.8
44.5
48.5
.47
.51
.55
.76
.79
.92
.96
1.00
1.16
1.32
1.37
1.53
1.60
1.75
1.91
14.7
15.7
17.0
21.8
22.6
26.2
26.9
27.9
32.0
36.2
37.7
41.8
43.6
47.0
51.3
.58
.62
.67
.86
.89
1.03
1.06
1.10
1.26
1.42
1.48
1.64
1.71
1.85
2.02
Insulation Colour Code:
1 Conductor – Black
2 Conductors – Black, White #14 to #2
Black insulation with white printed numbers #1
and larger
126
164
201
324
422
609
715
850
1069
1387
1651
2072
2488
3117
3694
85
110
135
218
283
409
480
571
719
932
1109
1392
1672
2095
2482
134
238
283
446
551
759
871
1012
1314
1600
1871
2320
2747
3400
4003
90
160
190
300
370
510
585
680
883
1075
1257
1560
1846
2285
2690
13D2
13D2
13D2
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
13W2
13W2
13W2
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
See page 28 for accessories.
SINGLE COPPER CONDUCTOR
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
166
170
203
210
215
254
254
260
305
305
356
381
432
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
10
12
12
14
15
17
210
245
285
330
385
425
480
530
575
660
740
845
1000 (CE Code
Table 2)
152
152
178
203
229
254
254
254
305
330
356
381
406
432
483
6
6
7
8
9
10
10
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185
210
235
265
295
#CE Code Rule 12-712(3)
**See page 37 for direct buried ampacity.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
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Copper
Corflex* II
Corflex* II RA90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 Volts
Copper Conductors
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in
mm
in
14 (7)
12 (7)
10 (7)
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
3 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
1/0 (19)
2/0 (19)
3/0 (19)
4/0 (19)
250 (37)
Minimum#
Bending
Radius
mm
in
12.4
13.5
15.2
19.6
20.8
24.1
25.1
29.2
30.7
34.3
38.7
40.2
43.5
48.5
.49
.53
.60
.77
.82
.95
.99
1.15
1.21
1.35
1.43
1.58
1.71
1.91
15.5
16.5
18.3
22.6
23.4
26.9
27.9
31.8
33.4
37.1
42.0
43.4
45.9
51.3
.61
.65
.72
.89
.92
1.06
1.10
1.25
1.31
1.46
1.53
1.71
1.81
2.02
164
201
290
439
567
834
992
1281
1663
1898
2398
2873
3569
4394
110
135
195
295
381
561
667
861
1117
1275
1611
1931
2398
2952
238
283
379
551
699
990
1153
1466
1751
2115
2644
3128
3845
4703
160
190
255
370
470
665
775
985
1177
1421
1777
2102
2584
3160
13D2
13D2
16D2
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
30D4
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
13W2
13W2
16W2
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
30W4
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
FOUR COPPER CONDUCTORS
13.3
15.1
16.0
20.6
23.9
25.7
29.7
33.0
34.4
40.0
40.6
43.9
49.7
.53
.59
.63
.81
.94
1.01
1.17
1.30
1.36
1.57
1.60
1.73
1.96
16.3
18.1
19.0
23.6
26.4
28.2
32.3
36.1
37.1
42.4
43.2
46.7
52.5
.64
.71
.75
.93
1.04
1.11
1.27
1.42
1.46
1.67
1.70
1.84
2.07
Insulation Colour Code:
3 Conductors – Black, Red, White #14 to #2
4 Conductors – Black, Red, Blue, White #14 to #2
Black Insulation, white printed numbers #1 and
larger
195
275
350
536
770
1086
1397
1741
2158
2654
3207
3874
4934
130
185
235
360
517
730
939
1170
1450
1783
2155
2603
3315
270
360
445
655
923
1250
1585
1949
2272
2909
3202
4155
5252
180
240
300
440
620
840
1065
1310
1530
1955
2152
2792
3529
13D2
16D2
16D2
20D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
**See page 41 for direct buried ampacity.
***Assuming 4th conductor is the neutral of a
balanced 3-phase 4 wire system.
#CE Code Rule 12-712(3)
Ampacity**
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
(CE Code
Table 2)
THREE COPPER CONDUCTORS
14 (7)
12 (7)
10 (7)
8 (7)
6 (7)
4 (7)
3 (7)
2 (7)
1 (19)
1/0 (19)
2/0 (19)
3/0 (19)
4/0 (19)
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Without Jacket
With PVC Jacket
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
13W2
16W2
16W2
20W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
See page 28 for accessories.
Size
AWG or
kcmil
Connectors
(Nexans Catalogue No.)
Wet or
Dry
Hazardous
Location
Location
Type D
Type W
152
152
178
229
229
254
254
304
330
356
381
406
432
483
6
6
7
9
9
10
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185##
210
235
265
(CE Code
Table 2***)
125
135
145
229
254
254
305
330
356
381
406
432
483
5.0
5.5
6.0
9
10
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
15
20
30
45
65
85
105
120
140
155
185##
210
235
## For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service
conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder
conductors supplying single dwelling units of row
housing, of apartments and similar buildings,
and sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1),
8-200(2) and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity
for size No. 2/0 AWG shall be 200 A. In this
case the 5% adjustment Rule 8-106(1) cannot be
applied.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
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ACM Aluminum
Corflex* II
Corflex* II RA90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 Volts
ACM Aluminum Conductors
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in
mm
in
1/0 (18)
2/0 (18)
3/0 (18)
4/0 (18)
250 (35)
300 (35)
350 (35)
400 (35)
500 (35)
600 (35)
750 (58)
1000 (58) #1250 (91) (7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35)
Minimum†
Bending
Radius
mm
in
19.1 .75
19.6 .77
20.3 .80
20.8 .82
24.1 .95
25.1 .99
25.3 1.00
29.7 1.17
30.3 1.19
35.1 1.38
35.7 1.40
40.3 1.59
45.7 1.80
20.8 .82
24.1 .95
29.2 1.15
33.5 1.32
35.1 1.38
38.9 1.53
40.6 1.60
43.7 1.72
48.5 1.91
50.3 1.98
56.4 2.22
56.4 2.22
63.0 2.48
21.8
22.4
23.1
23.4
26.9
27.7
27.9
32.3
33.0
37.6
38.3
43.5
48.0
.86
.88
.91
.92
1.06
1.09
1.10
1.27
1.30
1.48
1.51
1.71
1.89
331
380
435
497
604
687
756
928
1074
1326
1561
2025
2529
223
255
292
334
406
462
508
624
722
891
1049
1361
1700
454
506
566
640
759
848
930
1116
1281
1548
1802
2358
2820
305
340
380
430
510
570
625
750
861
1040
1211
1584
1895
20D3
20D3
20D3
20D3
25D3
25D3
25D3
30D4
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
45D6
20W3
20W3
20W3
20W3
25W3
25W3
25W3
30W4
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
45W6
THREE ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS
23.4
26.9
31.8
36.3
37.6
41.7
43.2
46.2
51.3
53.1
59.2
59.2
65.8
.92
1.06
1.25
1.43
1.48
1.64
1.70
1.82
2.02
2.09
2.33
2.33
2.59
Insulation Colour Code:
1 Conductor – Black
3 Conductors – Black, Red, White #14 to #2
Black Insulation, white printed numbers #1 and
larger
**Compact aluminum ACM conductors are
aluminum alloy #8030
# Conductor is compressed stranding not compact
321
425
641
816
925
1141
1310
1566
1990
2248
2560
2813
3441
216
286
431
548
622
767
881
1053
1337
1511
1720
1890
2312
454
580
826
1027
1146
1391
1570
1845
2299
2575
2924
3177
3847
305
390
555
690
770
935
1055
1240
1545
1730
1965
2135
2585
Ampacity
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
(CE Code
Table 3††)
SINGLE ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR
6
4
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Without Jacket
With PVC Jacket
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
20D3
25D3
30D4
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
50D8
N/A
N/A
N/A
## For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service
conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder
conductors supplying single dwelling units of row
housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and
sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2)
and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes
No. 6, No. 2 and No. 4/0 AWG shall be 60 A,
100 A and 200 A respectively. In this case, the 5%
adjustment of Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
20W3
25W3
30W4
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
50W8
N/A
N/A
N/A
See page 28 for accessories.
Size**
AWG or
kcmil
Connectors
(Nexans Catalogue No.)
Wet or
Dry
Hazardous
Location
Location
Type D
Type W
203
203
229
229
254
254
254
305
305
356
360
381
457
8
8
9
9
10
10
10
12
12
14
14
15
18
190
220
255
300
330
375
415
450
515
585
670
800
905
(CE Code
Table 4†††)
229
254
305
330
356
381
406
432
483
483
533
533
610
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
19
21
21
24
55##
65
95##
105
120
145 165 185##
215 240
260
290
330
†CE Code Rule 12-712(3).
††See page 38 for direct buried ampacity.
†††See page 42 for direct buried ampacity.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
26
ACM Aluminum
Corflex* II
Corflex* II RA90 (–40°C) XLPE 600 Volts
ACM Aluminum Conductors
Size
AWG or
kcmil
Approximate Diameter
Over Sheath
Over PVC Jacket
mm
in
mm
in
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Without Jacket
With PVC Jacket
kg/km
lbs/kft
kg/km
lbs/kft
Connectors
(Nexans Catalogue No.)
Wet or
Dry
Hazardous
Location
Location
Type D
Type W
Minimum†
Bending
Radius
mm
in
(CE Code
Table 4***)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(18)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(35) (35 )
23.9
25.7
33.0
35.6
39.4
41.1
44.2
48.8
56.4
54.4
63.0
63.0
71.1
.94
1.01
1.30
1.40
1.55
1.62
1.74
1.92
2.22
2.22
2.48
2.48
2.80
26.4
28.2
36.1
38.1
41.9
43.7
46.7
51.6
59.2
59.2
65.8
65.8
73.9
1.04
1.11
1.42
1.50
1.65
1.72
1.84
2.03
2.33
2.33
2.59
2.59
2.91
Insulation Colour Code:
Black, Red, Blue, White #14 to #2
Black insulation with white printed numbers #1
and larger.
435
543
885
1489
1274
1471
1749
2130
2501
2836
3293
3627
4796
292
365
595
1000
865
989
1175
1431
1680
1905
2212
2437
3223
588
707
1094
1265
1525
1734
2031
2441
2865
3200
3698
4033
5253
395
475
735
850
1025
1165
1365
1640
1925
2150
2485
2710
3530
25D3
25D3
35D5
35D5
40D5
40D5
45D6
50D8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
#For 3-wire 120/240 V and 120/208 V service
conductors for single dwellings, or for feeder
conductors supplying single dwelling units of row
housing, of apartments and similar buildings, and
sized in accordance with Rules 8-200(1), 8-200(2)
and 8-202(1), the allowable ampacity for sizes
No. 6, No. 2, and No. 4/0 AWG shall be 60 A,
100 A and 200 A respectively. In this case, the 5%
adjustment of Rule 8-106(1) cannot be applied.
25W3
25W3
35W5
35W5
40W5
40W5
45W6
50W8
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
See page 28 for accessories.
FOUR ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS
6
4
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
Ampacity**
30°C
Ambient
(amps)
254
254
330
330
356
381
406
432
483
533
610
610
686
10
10
13
13
14
15
16
17
19
21
24
24
27
55#
65
95#
105
120
145
165
185#
215
240
260
290 330
**Assuming 4th conductor is the neutral of a
balanced 3-phase 4 wire system. Other sizes
available upon request.
***See page 42 for direct buried ampacity.
†CE Code Rule 12-712(3).
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
27
Accessories for Corflex* II RA90 (XLPE) 600 Volts
Copper or ACM Aluminum Conductors
Hub, Knockout and
Aluminum Clip Sizes
Connector
Size
(Type D
or W)
Hub
Size
13
16
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
/2
1
/2
3
/4
3
/4
1
11/4
11/4
11/2
2
1
Knockout
Opening
mm
in
22
22
29
29
35
44
44
51
64
/8
7
/8
11/8
11/8
13/8
13/4
13/4
2
21/2
7
Cable Support
(Nexans Cat. No.)
No
With
PVC
PVC
Jacket
Jacket
CS6
CS6
CS10
CS12
CS14
CS15
CS17
CS19
CS20
CS6
CS7
CS10
CS13
CS14
CS16
CS18
CS19
CS21
CS Clips
Aluminum clips for round cables
Clip Dimensions (mm)
No.
“O”
“W”
CS7
CS10
CS12
CS13
CS14
CS15
CS16
CS17
CS18
CS19
CS20
19.4
19.4
23.0
29.3
32.5
35.7
39.3
42.4
45.6
48.8
52.3
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
25.4
←O→
­
W
↓
**Diameter of hole (D) = 6.65mm
for all CS clips
D**
Splice Kits for Corflex* II Cables
Materials Required
Materials for a 600/1000 volt kit
should include:
• Suitable compression connector for
copper or aluminum conductors
• Cleaning fluid
• Sandcloth
• Scotch 130C splicing tape
• Scotch No. 33 vinyl plastic tape
• Tinned copper braid straps
• Hose clamps
• Heat shrink tube to replace PVC
jacket
• Installation instructions
Typical Single Conductor Corflex Splice
Connector
Hose clamps
(3 required at
each end)
Self-fusing
insulating tape
Copper braid strap
Heat shinkable
sleeve
PVC jacket
Corrugated
aluminum
sheath
X-linked
polyethylene
cable insulation
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Steps for Terminating Corflex* II with Type “D” Dry
Location Connector
1.
2.
3.
Pencil indicates relative location to
cut the sheath. Score line with knife
“squarely” around cable where the
sheath is to be cut.
Carefully cut through the raised helix
using a fine-tooth hacksaw (24T).
Be careful not to cut into the cable
insulation.
Crack scored sheath by gently bending
back and forth. Slick off the burr with
knife edge. Pull off the sheath, slightly
rotating in direction of conductor lay.
4.
5.
6.
If the cable has a PVC jacket, cut
the jacket back to the length of the
connector barrel.
Slip the body over the cable. Carefully
thread the connector onto the sheath
and turn by hand until the end of
the sheath binds against the internal
shoulder. Tighten by hand only.
Type “D” connector has a “one unit”
body with internal threading matched
to the profile of the sheath.
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29
Steps for Terminating Corflex* II with Type “W” Moisture
Proof or Submersible Connector
1.
2.
3.
Cut and remove a small section of
the jacket at desired location of cable
sheath end.
Score and cut the sheath (as per dry
connector instructions). Slide unwanted
sheath off conductor(s).
Cut back the jacket for the length of the
connector body only.
4.
5.
6.
Place the packing nut and sealing
grommet onto cable, ensuring that the
grommet is completely over the PVC
jacket.
Thread the connector body onto the
sheath and turn by hand only until
the sheath binds against the internal
shoulder. Tighten by hand only.
Thread the packing nut onto the
body and tighten sufficiently to begin
squeezing the grommet out from under
the packing nut.
7.
When connecting to a plate, ensure a
rubber gasket is placed between the
connector and the outside surface of
the plate.
* Registered Trademark of Nexans Canada Inc.
30
Voltage Drop
THE “K” FACTOR TABLE (page 32)
gives voltage drop per 1000 amperemetres for wire in magnetic (steel) or
non-magnetic (e.g. aluminum, PVC,
etc.) conduits. Examples of its use are
given on page 33.
K Factors are calculated for 60–75°C
wire temperature since this is an
estimate of the average temperature at
which a circuit operates in service.
The table is based on Three Phase
Line-to-Neutral voltage. For
circuits operating on other systems, the
following CORRECTION FACTOR (ƒ)
should be included in the calculation.
To correct voltage drop per 1000
metres to voltage drop per 1000 feet,
multiply by 0.3048.
For circuits known to be operating
at 90°C, multiply the voltage drop
by 1.102 for copper and 1.105 for
aluminum.
Systems
Correction
Factor (f)
1 PHASE 2 WIRE (120 V branch circuits)
2
1 PHASE 3 WIRE (240 V residential circuits)
2
1 PHASE 3 WIRE Line to Line
2
3 PHASE 3 WIRE Line to Line
1.73
3 PHASE 4 WIRE Line to Line
1.73
3 PHASE 4 WIRE Line to Neutral
1
31
Voltage Drop Estimating Table
For three conductor cables or three single conductor cables in conduit.
“K” Factor — Line-to-neutral voltage drop per ampere per circuit kilometre.
Size
AWG
or
kcmil
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
400
500
600
750
1000
COPPER
ALUMINUM
Magnetic Conduit or Armour
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
Non-Magnetic Conduit or Armour
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
Magnetic Conduit or Armour
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
Non-Magnetic Conduit or Armour
80% P.F.
90% P.F.
100% P.F.
8.329
5.265
3.335
2.134
1.368
0.882
0.711
0.575
0.469
0.383
0.314
0.260
0.218
0.193
0.171
0.155
0.142
0.126
0.115
0.101
0.096
8.296
5.244
3.322
2.118
1.357
0.875
0.706
0.573
0.467
0.381
0.314
0.260
0.217
0.192
0.169
0.153
0.141
0.123
0.112
0.105
0.090
3.453
2.198
1.410
1.130
0.908
0.733
0.592
0.480
0.392
0.321
0.280
0.242
0.216
0.195
0.167
0.148
0.131
0.114
3.440
2.191
1.403
1.125
0.903
0.729
0.592
0.480
0.392
0.321
0.280
0.242
0.214
0.193
0.165
0.146
0.132
0.110
9.341 10.320 5.896 6.496
3.726 4.087
2.374 2.582
1.512 1.625
0.966 1.021
0.775 0.810
0.623 0.642
0.503 0.509
0.407 0.404
0.330 0.320
0.270 0.254
0.223 0.203
0.195 0.172
0.170 0.145
0.153 0.127
0.139 0.112
0.121 0.093
0.109 0.080
0.094 0.064
0.088 0.058
9.304 10.280
5.873
6.470
3.711
4.070
2.355
2.562
1.500
1.612
0.959
1.013
0.769
0.804
0.620
0.639
0.501
0.507
0.405
0.402
0.330
0.320
0.270
0.254
0.222
0.201
0.194
0.171
0.169
0.144
0.151
0.124
0.137
0.110
0.118
0.089
0.105
0.076
0.098
0.069
0.082
0.051
3.858
2.445
1.561
1.246
0.997
0.800
0.642
0.517
0.418
0.339
0.293
0.250
0.221
0.198
0.168
0.146
0.127
0.108
4.231
2.662
1.682
1.334
1.058
0.839
0.665
0.527
0.418
0.332
0.281
0.234
0.203
0.177
0.145
0.122
0.101
0.081
3.843
2.438
1.553
1.241
0.992
0.796
0.642
0.517
0.418
0.339
0.293
0.250
0.220
0.196
0.165
0.144
0.129
0.104
4.214
2.654
1.674
1.328
1.053
0.835
0.665
0.527
0.418
0.332
0.281
0.234
0.201
0.176
0.142
0.119
0.102
0.076
Note: In general, the voltage drop on an aluminum conductor is approximately the same as that for a copper conductor two gauge sizes
smaller. For non-metallic sheathed cables, use K factor for non-magnetic conduit or armour. (For other than 3 phase, 4 wire line to neutral
voltage drop, multiply K factor above by the ƒ factors shown on page 31.)
32
Examples of Voltage Drop Calculations
K (from table on page 32) x ƒ (factor on page 31) x Current (amps) x length of run (metres)
Voltage Drop (volts) =
1000
Actual voltage drop (volts)
% Voltage Drop (volts) = x 100
Actual circuit voltage
Example 1: It is required to run a
120 volts, single phase circuit 70 m
long, carrying 20 amps.
What size of copper NMD90
cable should be used if
maximum voltage drop required
is 3%?
Allowable Vd = 3% x 120
3.6 volts.
Voltage drop x 1000
Required K =
f x amps x metres
3.6 x 1000
= = 1.28
2.0 x 20 x 70
From the table for copper conductors in
non-magnetic conduit (assuming 100%
power factor), the smallest conductor
size that does not exceed K = 1.28
volts/1000 amp m. is a No. 4 AWG
(K = 1.013).
Example 2: A 347/600 volt 3
phase, 4 wire system is required to
carry 170 amps a total run of 180 m.
#2/0 AWG copper RW90 in aluminum
conduit is proposed.
What size of wire would be
required to give a 2% drop?
What would be the resulting
line to neutral voltage drop,
assuming a 90% power factor?
Voltage drop x 1000
Maximum K =
f x amps x metres
Voltage drop =
=
K x f x amps x metres
1000
0.330 x 1.0 x 170 x 180
1000
Allowable Vd = 2% x 347
6.9 volts.
6.9 x 1000
= = .23
1.0 x 170 x 180
From the table, select #4/0 AWG
copper wire (K = .222).
= 10.1 volts to ground.
As a percentage, this voltage drop is
10.1
x 100 = 2.9%
347
33
currents)” curves show
425 amps are
recommended current carrying
current required to ob
ds of the sheath
capacity for Corflex* II cables
conductor operating te
he cable is
operating with sheath currents flowing.
Corflex* II Cable Derating Due to Sheath Currents
illustrate the margin o
f. Canadian
in the Corflex* II desi
Rule 4-008 and
When
single
conductor
metal
sheathed
The
following
curves
show
the
The
“Calculated
Ratings (no sheath
ratings
(Tables 1 and
e heating effect
cables carrying over 425 amps are
recommended current carrying capacity
currents)” curves show the calculated
installed with both ends of the sheath
bonded, derating of the cable is
normally required (Ref. Canadian
Electrical Code Part I Rule 4-008 and
Appendix B) due to the heating effect of
sheath currents.
for Corflex* II cables operating with
sheath currents flowing.
current required to obtain full 90°C
conductor operating temperature, and
illustrate the margin of safety available
in the Corflex* II design over Code
ratings (Tables 1 and 3).
Conductors
Aluminum Conductors
1000
1000
900
900
800
800
Aluminum Sheathed Cables
Single conductor – Type RA90 X-link
Exelene
Cable in free air
Ambient temperature = 30°C
Maximum conductor tempertature = 90°C
gs
atin rents)
R
d
r
ate Cu
cul th
s)
Cal o Shea atings urrent
R
C
N
e
(
h
Cod Sheat
(No
1×D
g
pacin lowing S =
S
l
a
r
te
F
Equilath Currents
S=2×D
a
e
h
S
S=1×D
S=2×D
Current Rating – Amperes
Current Rating – Amperes
ACM ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR
700
700
600
600
500
500
400
400
Flat Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
300
300
Flat Spacing
200
200
100
100
Equilateral
Spacing
1/0 2/0 3/0
4/0 250
300
1/0
2/0 3/0 4/0
250 300
350
350
400
400
500
500
600
600
700
700
750
800
750
800
D
S
S
900
900
1000
1000
Aluminum Conductor Size – AWG or kcmil
Aluminum Conductor Size – AWG or MCM
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34
CopperConductors
Copper Conductors
1000
Current
Rating
– Amperes
Current
Rating
– Amperes
900
900
650
Aluminum Sheathed Cables
s
Single conductor – Type RA90 X-link Insulation
ing ts)
Rat urren
d
Cable in free air
e
C
at
cul ath
Ambient temperature = 30°C
Cal o She
ts)
(N
gs ren
Maximum conductor tempertature = 90°C
atin th Cur
R
e a
Codo She
(N
800
550
×D
S=1
×D
S=2
D
×
S=1 D
×
2
=
S
g
acing
ral Sp nts Flowin
e
t
a
il
e
Equ th Curr
Shea
700
600
600
500
Equilateral
Spacing D
Flat Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
Current Rating – Amperes
1100
1100
CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY
Aluminum Sheathed
Single conductor – T
Cable in free air
Ambient temperature
Maximum conductor t
500
450
400
350
300
400
See
See
enlargement
enlargement
atbelow
right
300
Flat Spacing
S
S
250
200
200
200
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250
300 350
400
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250 300 350 400
500
600
500
600
700 750 800
900
700 750 800
900
Copper Conductor Size – AWG or kcmil
CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY
1000
1000
1/0
2/0
Copper Conductor Size – AWG or MCM
Copper
650
650
s
ing ts)
Rat urren
d
e C
th
hea
)
nts
s
ing Curre
t
a
R ath
She
550
550
×D
S=1
×D
S=2
×D
S=1 D
×
2
S=
quilateral
pacing D
Current
Rating – Amperes
Current Rating – Amperes
cing wing
lo
nts F
600
600
500
500
Aluminum Sheathed Cables
s
ing ts)
Single conductor – Type RA90 X-link Insulation
Rat urren
d
te
ula th C
Cable in free air
alc Shea
C
Ambient temperature = 30°C
(No
s)
Maximum conductor tempertature = 90°C
gs urrent
n
i
D
t
a
=2×
e R ath C
×D S
Codo She
1
S=
(N
S=
450
450
D
1×
S=2
×D
Flat Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
400
400
350
350
Equilateral Spacing
Sheath Currents Flowing
Equilateral
Spacing
D
300
300
at Spacing
S
S
Flat Spacing
250
250
S
S
200
200
750 800
MCM
900
1000
1/0
1/0
2/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
4/0
4/0
250
250
300
300
Copper Conductor Size – AWG or kcmil
3/0
350
350
400
400
Copper Conductor Size – AWG or MCM
35
Recommended Configurations
For installation of single conductor cables IN FREE AIR
ATTENTION
Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satsifactory load sharing.
Spacing between cables is one cable diameter (2 diameters centre to centre) for Canadian Electric Code Table 1 or 3 ratings.
For 1/C cables direct buried, embedded in concrete or plaster see pages 37 and 38. For 1/C cables in underground or
embedded duct see pages 39 and 40.
Single Phase
Three Phase
A
C
B
C
A
B
or
Two
Conductors
per Phase
A
B
B
A
A
B
C
C
B
A
or
A
A
C
B
C
B
←S→
See note below
A
Three
Conductors
per Phase
Not recommended
A
Four
Conductors
per Phase
A
B
B
B
B
C
B
A
A
or
A
←S→
A
C
B
←S→
C
B
A
B
C
C
B
A
A
B
C
C
B
A
or
A
B
B
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
A
C
←S→
B
A
C
←S→
B
A
C
←S→
B
The installation of more than four conductors in parallel per phase without engineering analysis is not recommended.
Neutral conductors to be located outside of the above groups in the most convenient manner.
S = Spacing between groups to be equal to width of group.
36
C
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of single conductor copper cables IN DIRECT BURIAL
Types RWU90, RA90, TECK90, ACWU90, 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D8A and D8B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
ABC
→  ← 190mm OOO
ABC CBA
ABC CBA
OOOOOO
ABC CBA
→  ← 610mm OOO OOO
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Size AWG
or kcmil
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
245
285
330
385
425
530
660
740
845
980
1083
1176
1257
1325
245
285
330
385
421
500
605
659
745
846
935
1011
1078
1133
245
285
330
385
425
520
630
682
775
890
985
1068
1140
1200
4 Cables/Phase
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
Detail 7
203
229
258
291
317
375
452
491
554
627
691
746
793
832
220
248
280
315
343
408
489
534
596
683
753
813
865
909
165
186
210
236
256
304
365
397
447
505
556
600
637
669
179
202
228
256
278
331
396
433
482
551
607
655
696
730
load is non-continuous and either end of the cable
terminates at a service box, fusible switch, circuit
breaker, or panelboard.
2. The ampacities provided in the Tables are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
Size AWG Detail 1
or kcmil 100%
80%
Detail 2
100%
80%
Detail 3
100%
80%
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
208 172
242 200
280 231
327 270
361 298
450 371
561 462
629 518
718 592
846 700
935 791
1011 882
1078 959
1133 1029
208 172
242 200
280 231
327 270
361 298
450 371
561 462
629 518
718 592
846 700
935 791
1011 882
1078 959
1133 1029
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated single copper
conductors with spacings directly buried in earth,
subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where:
(a) the load is continuous, and (b) either end
terminates at a service box, fusible switch, circuit
6 Cables/Phase
ABC CBA
ABC CBA
ABC CBA
→  ← 610mm →  ← 610mm
OOOOOO
OOO OOO
OOOOOO
OOO OOO
OOOOOO
OOO OOO
OOOOOO
OOO OOO
OOOOOO
OOO OOO
Note
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated single copper
conductors with spacings directly buried in earth,
subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a)
for any load, the cable terminates at equipment
of any type other than a service box, fusible
switch, circuit breaker, or panelboard; or (b) the
208
172
242
200
280
231
327
270
361
298
450
371
561
462
629
518
718
592
850
700
960
791
1071
882
1165
959
1250 1029
6 Cables/Phase
Detail 4
100%
80%
203
229
258
291
317
375
452
491
554
627
691
746
793
832
172
200
231
270
298
371
Notes
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Soil resistivity of 90°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between conductor
centres of 190mm and 610mm
between groups
– Burial depth of 915mm to centre
of top cable layer
– Open circuit sheath/shield
operation
Neutral conductors to be located
outside of the above groups in the
most convenient manner.
Detail 5
100%
80%
208
242
280
315
343
408
489
534
596
breaker, or panelboard.
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked
as certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
Detail 7
683
753
813
865
909
172
200
231
270
298
371
462
518
592
Detail 6
165
186
210
236
256
304
365
397
447
505
556
600
637
669
Detail 7
100%
80%
179
202
228
256
278
331
396
433
482
551
607
655
696
730
172
200
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided in the Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
37
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of single conductor aluminum cables IN DIRECT BURIAL
Types RWU90, RA90, TECK90, ACWU90, 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D9A and D9B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
ABC
→  ← 190mm OOO
ABC CBA
ABC CBA
OOOOOO
ABC CBA
→  ← 610mm OOO OOO
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Size AWG
or kcmil
Detail 1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
190
220
255
300
330
415
515
585
665
780
868
952
1027
1094
Detail 4
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
Detail 7
190
220
255
300
328
390
471
513
580
659
750
821
880
934
190
220
255
300
330
410
495
541
610
710
790
865
932
991
158
178
201
227
247
292
352
382
431
488
554
605
647
686
171
193
218
246
267
318
383
419
469
542
604
660
706
749
129
145
163
183
200
237
284
308
348
393
446
487
520
552
140
157
178
200
217
258
309
340
379
437
487
531
568
602
Detail 2
100%
80%
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
162
187
217
255
281
353
438
498
570
659
750
821
880
934
133
154
179
210
231
291
361
410
469
560
634
714
788
854
133
154
179
210
231
291
361
410
469
560
634
714
788
854
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated single
aluminum conductors with spacings directly buried
in earth, subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14),
where: (a) the load is continuous, and (b) either
end terminates at a service box, fusible switch,
circuit breaker, or panelboard.
6 Cables/Phase
6 Cables/Phase
ABC CBA
OOOOOO
OOOOOO
OOOOOO
ABC CBA
→  ← 610mm
OOO OOO
OOO OOO
OOO OOO
Detail 6
Detail 7
Detail 5
Detail 3
Size AWG Detail 1
or kcmil 100%
80%
38
ABC CBA
→  ← 610mm OOOOOO
OOO OOO
OOOOOO
OOO OOO
Detail 2
Note
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated single aluminum
conductors with spacings directly buried in earth,
subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a)
for any load, the cable terminates at equipment of
any type other than a service box, fusible switch,
circuit breaker, or panelboard; or (b) the load is
162
187
217
255
281
353
438
498
570
680
770
867
956
1037
4 Cables/Phase
Notes
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Soil resistivity of 90°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between conductor
centres of 190mm and 610mm
between groups
– Burial depth of 915mm to centre
of top cable layer
– Open circuit sheath/shield
operation
Neutral conductors to be located
outside of the above groups in the
most convenient manner.
non-continuous and either end of the cable terminates
at a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or
panelboard.
2. The ampacities provided in the Table are the lesser
of: (a) the value obtained in accordance with Rule
4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 8-104(7).
Detail 3
100%
80%
162
187
217
255
281
353
438
498
570
680
770
865
932
991
133
154
179
210
231
291
361
410
469
560
634
714
788
854
Detail 4
100%
80%
158
178
201
227
247
292
352
382
431
488
554
605
647
686
133
154
179
210
231
291
Detail 5
100%
80%
162
187
217
246
267
318
383
419
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked
as certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
469
542
604
660
706
749
133
154
179
210
231
291
361
410
Detail 6
129
145
163
183
200
237
284
308
348
393
446
487
520
552
Detail 7
100%
80%
140
157
178
200
217
258
309
340
379
437
487
531
568
602
133
154
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided in the Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of single conductor copper cables IN UNDERGROUND DUCTS
Types RW90, RWU90 cable rated 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D10A and D10B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
ABC
OOO
ABC
OOO
OOO
ABC
OOO
OOO
OOO
OOO
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Size AWG
or kcmil
Detail 1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
231
264
301
345
379
461
564
621
706
823
920
1004
1077
1139
Detail 4
201
228
260
296
325
391
475
521
589
682
759
824
880
928
159
180
204
231
252
303
364
404
448
526
571
618
659
692
146
164
186
211
230
275
330
365
406
474
515
556
592
622
172
200
231
270
298
371
462
518
592
700
791
882
959
1029
589
682
759
824
880
928
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated single
copper conductors with spacings installed in
nonmetallic underground raceways, subject to
Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a) the load
is continuous, and (b) either end terminates at
Notes
or panelboard; or (b) the load is non-continuous
and either end of the cable terminates at a service
box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or panelboard.
2.The ampacities provided in the Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtined in accordance
with Rule 4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
Detail 2
100%
80%
201
228
260
296
325
391
475
521
CBA
OOO
OOO
OOO
Detail 4
Detail 3
Size AWG
Detail 1
or kcmil 100%
80%
208
242
280
327
361
450
561
621
706
823
920
1004
1077
1139
ABC
OOO
OOO
OOO
Detail 2
Note
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated single copper
conductors with spacings installed in nonmetallic
underground raceway, subject to Subrules
4-004(13) and (14), where: (a) for any load, the
cable terminates at equipment of any type other
than a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker,
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
6 Cables/Phase
172
200
231
270
298
371
462
518
Detail 3
Detail 4
159
180
204
231
252
303
364
404
448
526
571
618
659
692
146
164
186
211
230
275
330
365
406
474
515
556
592
622
a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or
panelboard.
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked
as certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Concrete thermal resistivity of
85°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between duct centres of
190mm (i.e. one cable per duct)
– Top of ductbank at 760 mm
below surface
– 125mm duct
Neutral conductors to be located
outside of the above groups in the
most convenient manner.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided in the Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
39
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of single conductor aluminum cables IN UNDERGROUND DUCTS
Types RW90, RWU90 cable rated 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D11A and D11B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
ABC
OOO
ABC
OOO
OOO
ABC
OOO
OOO
OOO
OOO
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Size AWG
or kcmil
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
Detail 1
Detail 4
157
178
203
231
253
306
372
409
464
541
608
667
719
766
123
140
158
180
197
236
283
314
349
409
457
501
538
571
114
128
145
164
179
213
257
284
315
370
413
452
484
513
Size AWG
Detail 1
or kcmil
100% 80%
133
154
179
210
231
291
361
410
469
560
634
714
788
854
409
464
541
608
667
719
766
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated single
aluminum conductors with spacings installed in
nonmetallic underground raceways, subject to
Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a) the load
is continuous, and (b) either end terminates at
a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or
panelboard.
40
Notes
panelboard; or (b) the load is non-continuous and
either end of the cable terminates at a service box,
fusible switch, circuit breaker, or panelboard.
2. The ampacities provided in the Table are the lesser
of: (a) the value obtained in accordance with Rule
4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 8-104(7).
Detail 2
100%
80%
157
178
203
231
253
306
372
CBA
OOO
OOO
OOO
Detail 4
Detail 3
180
205
235
269
296
360
442
488
556
653
738
813
880
940
162
187
217
255
281
353
438
488
556
653
738
813
880
940
ABC
OOO
OOO
OOO
Detail 2
Note
Allowable current for 90°C rated single aluminum
conductors with spacings installed in nonmetallic
underground raceway, subject to Subrules 4-004(13)
and (14), where: (a) for any load, the cable
terminates at equipment of any type other than
a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
6 Cables/Phase
133
154
179
210
231
291
361
Detail 3
Detail 4
123
140
158
180
197
236
283
314
349
409
457
501
538
571
114
128
145
164
179
213
257
284
315
370
413
452
484
513
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked
as certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Concrete thermal resistivity of
85°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between duct centres of
190mm (i.e. one cable per duct)
– Top of ductbank at 760mm
below surface
– 125mm duct
Neutral conductors to be located
outside of the above groups in the
most convenient manner.
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided in theTable are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of three-conductor copper or three-grouped single conductor copper
cables IN DIRECT BURIAL
Types RWU90, RA90, TECK90, ACWU90, 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D12A and D12B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
3 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
5 Cables/Phase
6 Cables/Phase
A
A
A
A
A
A
O
O
O
O
O
O
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
 ← 190mm →  ← 190mm →  ← 190mm →  ← 190mm →  ← 190mm → 
Detail 1
Size AWG
or kcmil
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
Detail 2
Detail 1
243
274
311
360
383
470
548
600
667
758
831
889
927
962
Detail 3
Detail 5
Detail 2
Detail 3
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
209
235
266
306
326
397
460
502
556
628
682
727
755
781
186
209
236
271
288
350
404
440
486
548
593
630
653
674
174
195
220
253
268
326
375
408
450
508
547
581
602
621
164
184
207
237
252
306
352
383
421
475
511
542
561
578
157
176
198
227
242
293
337
366
403
454
488
517
535
552
or panelboard; or (b) the load is non-continuous
and either end of the cable terminates at a service
box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or panelboard.
2. The ampacities provided in th Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordaance
with Rule 4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
Note
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple
copper conductor cables, or single conductors in
contact, or multiplexed single copper conductors,
directly buried in earth, subject to Subrules
4-004(13) and (14), where: (a) for any load, the
cable terminates at equipment of any type other
than a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker,
Size AWG
Detail 1
or kcmil
100%
80%
Detail 2
100%
80%
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
208
235
266
306
326
397
208
242
281
327
361
451
561
629
667
758
831
889
Detail 4
172
200
231
270
298
371
462
518
592
700
791
882
927 962 460
502
556
628
682
727
755
781
172
200
231
270
298
371
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple
copper conductor cables, or single copper
conductors in contact, or multiplexed single copper
conductors, directly buried in earth, subject to
Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a) the load
is continuous, and (b) either end terminates at
a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or
panelboard.
Detail 3
100%
80%
186
209
236
271
288
350
404
440
486
548
593
630
653
674
172
200
231
270
Detail 4
100%
80%
174
195
220
253
268
326
375
408
450
508
547
581
602
621
172
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked
as certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
Detail 6
Notes
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Soil resistivity of 90°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between the centre
of 3/C cables or groups of 1/C
cables is 190mm
– Burial depth of 915mm to centre
of 3/C cables or groups of 1/C
cables
– Open circuit sheath/shield
operation
-- Neutral conductor(s), if required
should be included with each
group of phase conductors shown
(ie: use 4/C cable or 4x1/C
cables.)
Detail 5
Detail 6
164
184
207
237
252
306
352
383
421
475
511
542
561
578
157
176
198
227
242
293
337
366
403
454
488
517
535
552
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided in the Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
41
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of three-conductor aluminum or three-grouped single conductor
aluminum cables IN DIRECT BURIAL
Types RWU90, RA90, TECK90, ACWU90, 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D13A and D13B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
3 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
5 Cables/Phase
6 Cables/Phase
A
A
A
A
A
A
O
O
O
O
O
O
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
B OO C
 ← 190mm →  ← 190mm →  ← 190mm →  ← 190mm →  ← 190mm → 
Detail 1
Size AWG
or kcmil
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
Detail 2
Detail 1
190
217
242
280
304
366
440
486
540
613
684
734
774
809
Detail 3
Detail 3
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
164
186
207
238
258
309
370
406
450
508
562
600
631
657
146
166
184
211
229
273
325
356
393
444
488
520
545
567
137
155
171
197
213
254
302
330
364
411
451
480
503
522
129
146
161
185
200
238
283
309
341
384
421
448
469
487
124
140
154
177
192
228
271
296
326
367
402
427
447
464
Size AWG
Detail 1
or kcmil
100%
80%
162
133
187
154
217
179
255
210
281
231
353
291
438
361
486
410
540
469
613
560
684
634
734
714
774 809 162
186
207
238
258
309
370
406
450
508
562
600
631
657
Detail 6
Notes
switch, circuit breaker, or panelboard; or (b) the
load is non-continuous and either end of the cable
terminates at a service box, fusible switch, circuit
breaker, or panelboard.
2. The ampacities provided in the Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
Detail 2
100%
80%
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple
aluminum conductor cables, or single aluminum
conductors in contact, or multiplexed single
aluminum conductors, directly buried in earth,
subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where:
(a) the load is continuous, and (b) either end
terminates at a service box, fusible switch, circuit
42
Detail 5
Detail 2
Note
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple
aluminum conductor cables, or single aluminum
conductors in contact, or multiplexed single
aluminum conductors, directly buried in earth,
subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a)
for any load, the cable terminates at equipment
of any type other than a service box, fusible
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
Detail 4
133
154
179
210
231
291
361
Detail 3
100%
80%
146
166
184
211
229
273
325
356
393
444
488
520
545
567
133
154
179
210
Detail 4
100%
80%
137
155
171
197
213
254
302
330
364
411
451
480
503
522
133
154
breaker, or panelboard.
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked
as certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Soil resistivity of 90°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between the centre
of 3/C cables or groups of 1/C
cables is 190mm
– Burial depth of 915mm to centre
of 3/C cables or groups of 1/C
cables
– Open circuit sheath/shield
operation
-- Neutral conductor(s), if required,
should be included with each
group of phase conductors as
shown (ie: use 4/C cable or
4x1/C cables).
Detail 5
Detail 6
129
146
161
185
200
238
283
309
341
384
421
448
469
487
124
140
154
177
192
228
271
296
326
367
402
427
447
464
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided in the Table are the
lesser of: (a) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of three-conductor copper or three single conductor copper cables IN
UNDERGROUND DUCTS
Types RW90, RWU90 cable rated 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D14A and D14B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
3 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
O
OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
O
OO OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
Detail 5
Detail 6
Detail 1
Size AWG
or kcmil
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
Detail 2
Detail 1
180
206
235
269
298
361
437
480
538
620
676
724
756
785
Detail 3
Detail 3
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
164
187
213
242
267
321
386
423
471
540
583
623
648
671
152
172
196
223
244
293
350
383
425
485
521
555
576
596
141
160
181
205
225
268
319
349
386
439
472
502
521
538
131
149
168
190
208
248
294
321
355
400
433
459
476
491
125
142
160
181
198
235
279
303
335
380
408
434
449
463
Size AWG Detail 1
or kcmil
100%
80%
180
206
235
269
298
361
437
480
538
620
676
724
756
785
Detail 4
Detail 2
Note
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple copper
conductor cables, or single copper conductors in
contact, or multiplexed single copper conductors,
installed in nonmetallic underground raceway,
subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a)
for any load, the cable terminates at equipment of
any type other than a service box, fusible switch,
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
5 Cables/Phase
172
200
232
Detail 2
164
187
213
242
267
321
386
423
471
540
583
623
648
671
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple
copper conductor cables, or single copper
conductors in contact, or multiplexed single copper
conductors, installed in nonmetallic raceway,
subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where:
(a) the load is continuous, and (b) either end
terminates at a service box, fusible switch, circuit
6 Cables/Phase
Notes
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Concrete thermal resistivity of
85°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between duct centres
of 190mm
– Top of ductbank at 760mm
below surface
– 125mm duct
Neutral conductors, if required,
should be included with each
group of phase conductors shown
(ie: use 4/C cable or 4x1/C
cables).
circuit breaker, or panelboard; or (b) the load is
non-continuous and either end of the cable terminates
at a service box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or
panelboard.
2. The ampacities provided in the Table are the lesser
of (a) the value obtained in accordance with Rule
4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 8-104(7).
Detail 3
152
172
196
223
244
293
350
383
425
485
521
555
576
596
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
141
160
181
205
225
268
319
349
386
439
472
502
521
538
131
149
168
190
208
248
294
321
355
400
433
459
476
491
125
142
160
181
198
235
279
303
335
380
408
434
449
463
breaker, or panelboard.
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked
as certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided are the lesser of:
(a) the value obtained in accordance with
Rule 4-004(1)(d); or (b) the value obtained in
accordance with Rule 8-104(7).
43
Ampacity Rating and Recommended Configurations
For installation of three-conductor aluminum or three single conductor aluminum
cables IN UNDERGROUND DUCTS
Types RW90, RWU90 cable rated 0 to 5 kV
ATTENTION – Only these configurations are recommended by Nexans to obtain satisfactory load sharing
and ampacity. See C.E.C. Code Rules 4-004, 8-104, 12-012, Appendix B, Appendix Tables D15A and D15B.
1 Cable/Phase
2 Cables/Phase
3 Cables/Phase
4 Cables/Phase
O
OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
O
OO OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
O
O
OO OO
Detail 5
Detail 6
Detail 1
Size AWG
or kcmil
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
Detail 2
Detail 1
142
163
186
214
236
288
351
388
435
502
556
589
632
660
Detail 3
Detail 3
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
129
148
168
192
212
256
310
341
381
437
480
514
541
564
119
136
155
177
194
233
281
309
344
392
429
458
481
501
111
126
143
163
178
214
257
281
313
355
389
415
435
452
103
117
132
151
165
198
237
259
287
326
356
379
397
413
99
112
126
143
157
187
224
245
271
307
336
358
375
389
Size AWG Detail 1
or kcmil 100%
80%
142
163
186
214
236
288
351
388
435
502
556
589
632
660
133
154
179
210
231
Detail 2
129
148
168
192
212
256
310
341
381
437
480
514
541
564
Notes
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple
aluminum conductor cables, or single aluminum
conductors in contact, or multiplexed single aluminum
conductors, installed in nonmetallic raceway, subject
to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14), where: (a) the load is
continuous, and (b) either end terminates at a service
44
Detail 4
Detail 2
Note
1. Allowable current for 90°C rated multiple
aluminum conductor cables, or single aluminum
conductors installed in nonmetallic underground
raceway, subject to Subrules 4-004(13) and (14),
where: (a) for any load, the cable terminates at
equipment of any type other than a service box,
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
350
500
600
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
5 Cables/Phase
6 Cables/Phase
Notes
The ampacities in the tables
on this page are based on the
following conditions:
– 100% load factor
– Ambient soil temperature of
20°C
– Concrete thermal resistivity of
85°C–cm/W
– Conductor temperature of 90°C
– Spacing between duct centres
of 190mm
– Top of ductbank at 760mm
below surface
– 125mm duct
-- Neutral conductors, if required,
should be included with each
group of phase conductors shown
(ie: use 4/C cable or 4x1/C
cables).
fusible switch, circuit breaker, or panelboard; or (b)
the load is non-continuous and either end of the cable
terminates at a service box, fusible switch, circuit
breaker, or panelboard.
2. The ampacities provided in the Table are the lesser
of: (a) the value obtained in accordance with Rule
4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 8-104(7).
Detail 3
119
136
155
177
194
233
281
309
344
392
429
458
481
501
Detail 4
Detail 5
Detail 6
111
126
143
163
178
214
257
281
313
355
389
415
435
452
103
117
132
151
165
198
237
259
287
326
356
379
397
413
99
112
126
143
157
187
224
245
271
307
336
358
375
389
box, fusible switch, circuit breaker, or panelboard.
2. The columns with the heading “80%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is not marked as
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
3. The columns with the heading “100%” indicate
that the equipment identified in 1(b) is marked as
certified to carry its ampere rating continuously.
4. The ampacities provided in the Table are the lesser
of: (a) the value obtained in accordance with Rule
4-004(2)(d); or (b) the value obtained in accordance
with Rule 8-104(7).
Solid Bare Copper and Aluminum Wire
Approximate Net Cable Weight
Size of Wire
Diameter
AWG
Cir. Mils
30
29
28
27
26
25
Area
Kg per 1000 m
Aluminum
Lbs per 1000 ft
Copper
Aluminum
Nominal D.C. Resistance (25°C)
Ohms/1000 m
mm
in
mm2
sq in
Copper
100
128
159
202
253
320
0.254
0.287
0.320
0.361
0.404
0.455
.0100
.0113
.0126
.0142
.0159
.0179
0.051
0.065
0.080
0.102
0.128
0.162
.000078
.000100
.000125
.000158
.000199
.000252
0.450
0.575
0.715
0.908
1.14
1.44
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
404
511
640
812
1020
1290
1620
2050
0.511
0.574
0.643
0.724
0.813
0.912
1.024
1.151
.0201
.0226
.0253
.0285
.0320
.0359
.0403
.0453
0.205
0.259
0.324
0.412
0.519
0.653
0.823
1.040
.000317
.000401
.000503
.000638
.000804
.001010
.001280
.001610
1.82
2.30
2.88
3.66
4.61
5.81
7.32
9.24
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
2580
3260
4110
5180
6530
8230
10380
13090
1.290
1.450
1.628
1.829
2.052
2.304
2.588
2.906
.0508
.0571
.0641
.0420
.0808
.0907
.1019
.1144
1.310
1.650
2.080
2.630
3.310
4.170
5.260
6.630
.002030
.002560
.003230
.004070
.005130
.006460
.008155
.010280
11.6
14.7
18.5
23.4
29.4
37.1
46.8
59.0
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
16510
20820
26240
33090
41740
52620
66360
83690
3.264
3.665
4.115
4.620
5.189
5.827
6.543
7.348
.1285
.1443
.1620
.1819
.2043
.2294
.2576
.2893
8.370
10.550
13.300
16.770
21.150
26.670
33.620
42.410
.012970
.016350
.020610
.025990
.032780
.041330
.052120
.065730
74.4
93.8
118.2
149.0
188.0
237.1
298.9
377.0
22.6
28.5
35.9
45.3
57.2
72.1
90.9
114.6
50.0
63.0
79.4
100.2
126.3
159.3
200.9
253.3
15.2
19.2
24.1
30.5
38.4
48.4
61.1
77.0
2.10
1.67
1.32
1.05
0.831
.659
.523
.415
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
105600
133100
167800
211600
8.252
9.266
10.40
11.68
.3249
.3648
.4096
.4600
53.490
67.430
85.010
107.220
.082910
.104500
.131800
.166200
475.5
599.5
755.8
953.2
144.6
182.3
229.8
289.8
319.5
402.8
507.8
640.5
97.2
122.5
154.4
194.7
.329
.261
.207
.164
.303
.387
.481
.610
.765
.970
1.40
1.77
2.22
2.81
1.22
1.55
1.94
2.46
3.10
3.90
4.92
6.21
3.53
4.47
5.63
7.10
8.94
11.3
14.2
17.9
7.81
9.87
12.4
15.7
19.8
24.9
31.4
39.6
Copper
Aluminum
347.0
272.0
219
172
137
108
.942
1.19
1.49
1.89
2.38
3.00
3.78
4.77
6.01
7.57
9.56
12.0
Ohms/1000 ft
Copper
Aluminum
106.0
82.8
66.6
52.4
41.8
33.0
85.9
67.9
54.2
42.7
33.9
26.9
21.4
16.9
55.6
44.2
35.0
27.7
13.4
10.6
8.44
6.69
5.31
4.22
3.34
2.65
22.1
17.5
13.8
11.0
8.72
6.92
5.48
4.35
26.2
20.7
16.5
13.1
10.3
8.21
6.51
5.15
16.9
13.5
10.7
8.45
4.10
3.24
2.57
2.04
1.62
1.29
1.02
0.808
6.72
5.32
4.22
3.35
2.66
2.11
1.67
1.33
3.45
2.73
2.17
1.72
1.36
1.08
0.858
.680
.640
.508
.403
.320
.253
.201
.159
.126
1.05
0.833
.661
.524
.416
.330
.261
.207
.539
.428
.339
.269
.1002
.0795
.0630
.0500
.164
.130
.103
.082
Conductor data and metric equivalents in this table are based where possible on
EEMAC recommendations current at the time of compilation, otherwise on published ICEA standards.
45
Stranded Bare Copper and Aluminum Conductors
Nominal Conductor Diameter
Conductor
Size
AWG
Cir. Mils
20
18
16
1020
1620
2580
14
12
10
Area
No. of
Wires*
Wire
Diameter
mm
in
Class ‘B’
Standard
mm
sq in
0.517
0.821
1.31
.00080
.00128
.00203
7
7
7
0.31
0.39
0.49
.0121
.0152
.0192
.91
1.17
1.47
.036
.046
.058
4110
6530
10380
2.08
3.31
5.26
.00323
.00513
.00816
7
7
7
0.61
0.77
0.98
.0242
.0305
.0385
1.85
2.34
2.95
.073
.092
.116
1.80
2.26
2.87
.071
.089
.113
8
6
4
16510
26240
41740
8.37
13.30
21.15
.01297
.02061
.03278
7
7
7
1.23
1.55
1.96
.0486
.0612
.0772
3.71
4.67
5.89
.146
.184
.232
3.61
4.55
5.72
.142
.179
.225
3.40
4.29
5.41
.134
.169
.213
3
2
1
52620
66360
83690
26.66
33.63
42.41
.04133
.05212
.06573
7
7
19(18)
2.20
2.47
1.69
.0867
.0974
.0664
6.60
7.42
8.43
.260
.292
.332
6.40
7.19
7.95
.252
.283
.313
6.05
6.81
7.59
.238
.268
.299
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
105600
133100
167800
211600
53.51
67.44
85.03
107.22
.08291
.1045
.1318
.1662
19(18)
19(18)
19(18)
19(18)
1.89
2.13
2.39
2.68
.0745
.0837
.0940
.1055
9.47
10.64
11.94
13.41
.373
.419
.470
.528
8.94
10.03
11.25
12.65
.352
.395
.443
.498
8.53
9.55
10.70
12.10
.336
.376
.423
.475
250 kcmil 300
350
400
128.68
152.01
177.35
202.68
.1963
.2356
.2749
.3142
37(35)**
37(35)**
37(35)**
37(35)**
2.09
2.29
2.47
2.64
.0822
.0900
.0973
.1040
14.61
16.00
17.30
18.49
.575
.630
.681
.728
13.77
15.52
16.28
17.93
.542
.611
.641
.706
13.20
14.50
15.60
16.70
.520
.570
.616
.659
500
600
750
1000
253.35
304.02
380.03
506.71
.3927
.4712
.5890
.7854
37(35)**
61(58)
61(58)
61(58)
2.95
2.52
2.82
3.25
.1162
.0992
.1109
.1280
20.65
22.68
25.35
29.26
.813
.893
.998
1.152
19.45
22.00
24.59
28.37
.766
.866
.968
1.117
18.70
20.70
23.10
26.90
.736
.813
.908
1.060
1250
1500
1750
2000
633.38
760.06
886.74
1013.42
.9817
1.1780
1.3740
1.5710
91
91
127
127
2.98
3.26
2.98
3.19
.1172
.1284
.1174
.1255
32.74
35.86
38.76
41.45
1.289
1.412
1.526
1.632
31.75
34.80
37.59
40.21
1.250
1.370
1.480
1.583
**35 wires for aluminum, 36 wires for copper.
The strand data and metric equivalents in this table are based where possible on
EEMAC recommendations current at the time of compilation, otherwise on published ICEA standards.
46
mm
in
Compact
Round
mm2
*Reduced number of wires for compact strandings are shown in parentheses.
in
Compressed
Round
mm
in
Stranded Bare Copper and Aluminum Conductors
Approximate Net Cable Weight*
Conductor Size
AWG/kcmil
Kg per 1000 m
Copper
Aluminum
Nominal D.C. Resistance* @ 25°C
Lbs per 1000 ft
Copper
Aluminum
20
18
16
4.69
7.46
11.90
14
12
10
18.90
30.00
47.70
9.1
14.5
12.7
20.2
32.1
8
6
4
75.90
121
192
23.1
36.7
58.3
51.0
81.1
129
3
2
1
242
305
385
73.5
92.7
117
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
485
611
771
972
250
300
350
400
3.15
5.02
7.97
Ohms/1000 m
Copper
Aluminum
34.6
21.8
13.7
Ohms/1000 ft
Copper
Aluminum
10.5
6.64
4.18
8.61
5.42
3.41
8.89
5.59
15.5
24.6
39.2
2.14
1.35
0.848
3.52
2.21
1.39
.653
.411
.258
1.07
.674
.424
163
205
258
49.4
62.3
78.6
0.673
0.533
0.423
1.10
0.875
0.694
.205
.163
.129
.336
.267
.211
147
186
234
296
326
411
518
653
99.1
125
157
199
0.335
0.266
0.211
0.167
0.550
0.436
0.346
0.274
.102
.0811
.0643
.0510
.168
.133
.105
.0836
1149
1378
1609
1838
350
419
490
560
772
926
1081
1235
235
281
329
376
0.142
0.118
0.101
0.0885
0.232
0.194
0.166
0.145
.0432
.0360
.0308
.0270
.0708
.0590
.0506
.0442
500
600
750
1000
2298
2758
3447
4595
698
839
1048
1396
1544
1853
2316
3088
469
564
704
938
0.0708
0.0590
0.0472
0.0354
0.116
0.0967
0.0774
0.0580
.0216
.0180
.0144
.0108
.0354
.0295
.0236
.0177
1250
1500
1750
2000
5743
6892
8041
9190
1750
2100
2440
2790
3859
4631
5403
6175
1174
1410
1640
1880
0.0283
0.0236
0.0202
0.0177
0.0464
0.0387
0.0332
0.0290
.00863
.00719
.00616
.00539
.0142
.0118
.0101
.00885
6.13
9.75
2.63
1.65
1.04
2.71
1.70
*Approximate weights and average D.C. resistance are considered to apply to all types of strands.
Conductor data and metric equivalents in this table are based where possible on
EEMAC recommendations current at the time of compilation, otherwise on published ICEA standards.
47
Wire and Cable
Metric Calculations
Dimensions
Mass
Force or Tension
Length
mils x 0.0254 = mm (millimetres)
inches x 25.4 = mm
feet x 0.3048 = m (metres)
miles x 1.609344 = km (kilometres)
pounds x 0.45359 = kg (kilograms)
tons (2000 lb) x 0.907185 = t
(metric tonnes)
pounds (force) x 4.448 = N
(newtons)
mass (in kg) x 9.8066 = N
(weight at or near sea level)
Mass per unit length
lb/1000 ft. x 1.48816 = kg/km
(kilograms per kilometre)
lb/mi x 0.28185 = kg/km
Area
circular mils x 0.0005067 = mm2
(square millimetres)
sq. in x 645.16 = mm2
sq. ft. x 0.092903 = m2
(square metres)
sq. yd. x 0.836127 = m2
sq. mi. x 2.58999 = km2
(square kilometres)
Solid wire weight
mm2 x 8.89 = kg/km (for copper)
mm2 x 2.70 = kg/km (for aluminum)
mm2 x 7.83 = kg/km (for steel)
Temperature Conversion
Volume
cu. in. x 16.387 = cm3
(cubic centimetres)
cu. ft. x 0.028317 = m3
(cubic metres)
gallons x 4.54609 = L (litres)
U.S. gal. x 3.7854 = L (litres)
°F to °C: °C = (°F minus 32) x 5/9
°C to °F: °F = (°C x 9/5) plus 32
Force per unit area
(stress, pressure, tensile strength, etc.)
lbf/in2 = (psi) x 6.895 = kPa
(kilopascals)
lbf/in2 x 0.006895 = MPa
(megapascals)
N/mm2 = MPa
Note
Kilopascals are used generally for
fluid pressures. Megapascals are used
generally for stresses in materials, i.e.
for tensile stress, modulus of elasticity,
etc.
SI Prefixes
Multiplying factor
1 000 000 000
1 000 000
1 000
1
000
000
000
000
100
10
0.1
0.01
0.001
0.000 001
0.000 000 001
0.000 000 000 001
0.000 000 000 000 001
0.000 000 000 000 000 001
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10
109
106
103
102
101
10-1
10-2
10-3
10-6
10-9
10-12
10-15
10-18
12
Prefix
Symbol
NOTICE
tera
giga
mega
kilo
hecto
deca
deci
centi
milli
micro
nano
pico
femto
atto
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G
M
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µ
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