(officially AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2017 – Electrical installations – Selection of cables – Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV ) is the Australian and New Zealand Standard that provides methods for determining the current-carrying capacity of cables. It is the essential reference for sizing copper and aluminum conductors in low-voltage installations.
| Conductor area (mm²) | Method A1 (Enclosed in conduit in insulated wall) | Method C (Clipped direct to surface) | Method D (Buried direct) | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------| | 1.5 | 16 A | 21 A | 19 A | | 2.5 | 22 A | 29 A | 26 A | | 4 | 30 A | 39 A | 35 A | | 6 | 38 A | 50 A | 45 A | | 10 | 52 A | 68 A | 62 A | | 16 | 69 A | 91 A | 82 A | as3008 current-carrying capacity table
The AS3008 current-carrying capacity table is an essential resource for ensuring the safe and efficient design and installation of electrical systems in Australia. Electrical professionals must consult this table to guarantee compliance with the relevant standards and regulations. (officially AS/NZS 3008