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Cable voltage drop calculator

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Estimate voltage drop and conductor loss from one-way length, area and current.

Inputs

Choose units and enter numbers. Full-width digits and fractions such as 1/8 or 1 3/8 are accepted. Changing a unit converts the entered value.

Results

Reference calculation only. Results do not certify suitability for an actual design or its safety.

Diagram

Inputs: select a blue symbol to edit Results: red-orange values and lines

Formula and applicability

R = ρ20[1+α(T−293.15 K)]L/A; DC: ΔU=2IR; AC: ΔU=kI(Rcosφ+XLsinφ), k=2 or √3

Displayed values are rounded. Diagrams illustrate the calculation conditions. Initial material and fluid properties are examples; replace them with values for the actual material, temperature and conditions.

Reference
Using this information as a reference

Equations assume particular loads, supports and deformation ranges. Check inputs, units and the applicability of each equation. Diagrams explain conditions; they are not manufacturing drawings or proof of safety.

Material values are typical values or reference ranges, not certified product properties or ready-to-use design allowables. They vary with standards, product form, dimensions, temper and temperature. Check the specifications and inspection certificates for the actual product.

Displayed safety factors and checks apply only to the supplied inputs and calculation model. They do not automatically establish the safety of a complete design, including code compliance, service life, fatigue or joints. For actual design, manufacture and use, separately verify applicable regulations and standards, product specifications, and the necessary tests and engineering review.

この計算で求められること

片道配線長・断面積・電流から、電圧降下と抵抗損を概算します。

入力・結果・適用条件を確認する

選択した形状・計算方法により、使う項目は変わります。実際の計算は上の図と入力欄で行えます。

主な入力

  • 配線方式 (—)
  • 電源電圧 U (V / kV / µV)
  • 負荷電流 I (A / mA / µA)
  • 片道の配線長 L (m / mm / ft)
  • 導体1本の断面積 A (mm² / cm² / m²)
  • 20°Cでの抵抗率 ρ20(入力例) (Ω·mm²/m / Ω·m / nΩ·m)
  • 抵抗温度係数 α(入力例) (1/K)
  • 導体温度 T (°C / K / °F)
  • 遅れ力率 cosφ (% / fraction / ‰)
  • 単位長さのリアクタンス X(入力例) (Ω/km / Ω/m)

得られる結果

  • 片道の導体抵抗 (Ω)
  • 電圧降下 ΔU (V)
  • 電源電圧に対する割合 (%)
  • 受電端電圧の近似 (V)
  • 通電導体の合計抵抗損 (W)

計算式の概要

R = ρ20[1+α(T−293.15 K)]L/A; DC: ΔU=2IR; AC: ΔU=kI(Rcosφ+XLsinφ), k=2 or √3

往復で同じ導体を使用。交流は平衡・遅れ力率の縦方向電圧降下近似です。導体温度・抵抗率・リアクタンスは入力条件です。大きな降下では近似精度が低下します。許容電流・遮断器・接地・法令やJIS適合の選定は行いません。

現在選択中の方法には、操作欄の「計算式・適用条件」を使ってください。参考計算であり、設計全体の安全性を保証するものではありません。

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What this calculator does

Estimate voltage drop and conductor loss from one-way length, area and current.

Inputs, outputs and applicability

The selected model determines which of these inputs and outputs apply. Use the working diagram and input panel above to calculate.

Inputs

  • Circuit arrangement (—)
  • Supply voltage U (V / kV / µV)
  • Load current I (A / mA / µA)
  • One-way cable length L (m / mm / ft)
  • Area of one conductor A (mm² / cm² / m²)
  • Resistivity at 20°C (example) (Ω·mm²/m / Ω·m / nΩ·m)
  • Resistance temperature coefficient (example) (1/K)
  • Conductor temperature T (°C / K / °F)
  • Lagging power factor cosφ (% / fraction / ‰)
  • Reactance per length X (example) (Ω/km / Ω/m)

Calculated results

  • One-way conductor resistance (Ω)
  • Voltage drop ΔU (V)
  • Drop relative to supply (%)
  • Approximate receiving voltage (V)
  • Total conductor resistive loss (W)

Formula overview

R = ρ20[1+α(T−293.15 K)]L/A; DC: ΔU=2IR; AC: ΔU=kI(Rcosφ+XLsinφ), k=2 or √3

Matching outgoing and return conductors; balanced AC with lagging power factor and longitudinal drop approximation. Temperature, resistivity and reactance are inputs. Accuracy decreases for large drops. No ampacity, breaker, earthing or regulatory/JIS compliance selection is performed.

The displayed formula and conditions in the working panel apply to the currently selected model. Reference calculation only; it does not certify a complete design.

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