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Dimensioning the connection cables for electric motors

The question often arises: "What cable cross-section do I need to connect my electric motor?"
To simplify the calculation, we have expanded the "Online calculator" section with the formulas listed here
formulas listed here.

Calculate cable cross-sections for connecting DC motors: A=(2 x I x L) / (K x Δu x U)
Calculating cable cross-sections for connecting AC motors: A=(2 x I x L x cosφ) / (K x Δu x U)
Calculate cable cross-sections for connecting three-phase motors : A=(√3 x I x L x cosφ) / (K x Δu x U)

Please round up the cross-section values given in the online calculator to the next larger value.

Calculate cable cross-section for electric motors

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