Annex B

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Application Information
for Ampacity
Calculation
This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document but is included for informational
purposes only.

B.310.15(B)(1) Formula Application Information. This annex tion concerning the application of these ampacities, see IEEE/ICEA
provides application information for ampacities calculated under Standard S-135/P-46-426, Power Cable Ampacities, and IEEE
engineering supervision. Standard 835-1994, Standard Power Cable Ampacity Tables.

The data in Annex B are based on calculations using the If other factors remain the same, a soil resistivity higher
Neher-McGrath conductor ampacity formula. The use of this than 90 reduces ampacities to values below those listed
method to calculate conductor ampacity is permitted under in Table B.310.5 through Table B.310.10 for underground
engineering supervision per 310.15(A)(1) and 310.15(C). ampacity. Conversely, a load factor less than 100 percent
The formula is found in 310.15(C). will increase ampacities if other factors remain the same.
Although conductor ampacities calculated using this See B.310.15(B)(7) for allowable adjustments if the load
formula may exceed those found in a table of allowable factor is less than 100 percent. Reduced load factors are
ampacities, such as Table 310.16, the limitations for connect- used in Figure B.310.3 through Figure B.310.5.
ing to equipment terminals specified in 110.14(C) have to
be followed. For equipment 600 volts and under, the ampaci-
ties for use with equipment terminals are based on Table
310.16. See the commentary following 110.14(C) and Typical values of thermal resistivity (Rho) are as follows:
310.15(C). Average soil (90 percent of USA) = 90
Concrete = 55
B.310.15(B)(2) Typical Applications Covered by Tables. Typi- Damp soil (coastal areas, high water table) = 60
cal ampacities for conductors rated 0 through 2000 volts are shown
Paper insulation = 550
in Tables B.310.1 through B.310.10. Underground electrical duct
bank configurations, as detailed in Figures B.310.3, B.310.4, and Polyethylene (PE) = 450
B.310.5, are utilized for conductors rated 0 through 5000 volts. In Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) = 650
Figures B.310.2 through B.310.5, where adjacent duct banks are
Rubber and rubber-like = 500
used, a separation of 1.5 m (5 ft) between the centerlines of the
closest ducts in each bank or 1.2 m (4 ft) between the extremities Very dry soil (rocky or sandy) = 120
of the concrete envelopes is sufficient to prevent derating of the
conductors due to mutual heating. These ampacities were calculated Thermal resistivity, as used in this annex, refers to the heat
as detailed in the basic ampacity paper, AIEE Paper 57-660, The transfer capability through a substance by conduction. It is the
Calculation of the Temperature Rise and Load Capability of Cable reciprocal of thermal conductivity and is normally expressed in
Systems, by J. H. Neher and M. H. McGrath. For additional informa- the units ⬚C-cm/watt. For additional information on determining

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soil thermal resistivity (Rho), see ANSI/IEEE Standard 442-1996,

Guide for Soil Thermal Resistivity Measurements.
B.310.15(B)(3) Criteria Modifications. Where values of load
factor and Rho are known for a particular electrical duct bank
installation and they are different from those shown in a specific
table or figure, the ampacities shown in the table or figure can be
modified by the application of factors derived from the use of Outdoor
Figure B.310.1. transformer
Where two different ampacities apply to adjacent portions of Electrical
Drain pipe duct Building
a circuit, the higher ampacity can be used beyond the point of disconnect
transition, a distance equal to 3 m (10 ft) or 10 percent of the
circuit length figured at the higher ampacity, whichever is less.

The information provided in B.310.15(B)(3) on how to ad-

dress different conductor ampacities that apply to adjacent
portions of a circuit is also specified in the exception to Not more than 25%
310.15(A)(2). See the commentary following that exception. of total run length
Exhibit B.1 illustrates an installation where a change
in the burial depth results in an analysis of whether a modifi- Exhibit B.1 The presence of a drain pipe results in a change of
cation to the conductor ampacity is necessary. If that portion burial depth for that portion of the electrical installation under the
deeper than 30 in. does not exceed 25 percent of the total drain pipe.
run length, no decrease in ampacity is required, even if part
of the run is more than 30 in. deep, which is the maximum
spacing between electrical ducts, similar to Figure B.310.2, Detail
depth assumed in Figure B.310.2, Note 1, to maintain the
1, multiply the ampacity shown for one duct in Tables B.310.6
accuracy of the tables. and B.310.7 by 0.88.
(b) To obtain the ampacity of cables installed in four electrical
Where the burial depth of direct burial or electrical duct bank ducts in one horizontal row with 190-mm (7.5-in.) center-to-center
circuits are modified from the values shown in a figure or table, spacing between electrical ducts, similar to Figure B.310.2, Detail
ampacities can be modified as shown in (a) and (b) as follows. 2, multiply the ampacity shown for three electrical ducts in Tables
(a) Where burial depths are increased in part(s) of an electrical B.310.6 and B.310.7 by 0.94.
duct run to avoid underground obstructions, no decrease in ampacity
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of the conductors is needed, provided the total length of parts of

The underground ampacity tables (Table B.310.5 through
the duct run increased in depth to avoid obstructions is less than
Table B.310.10) are based on the 7.5 in. center-to-center
25 percent of the total run length.
spacing illustrated in Figure B.310.2. Although moving di-
(b) Where burial depths are deeper than shown in a specific
underground ampacity table or figure, an ampacity derating factor
rectly buried cables or electrical ducts farther apart will
of 6 percent per increased 300 mm (foot) of depth for all values increase ampacities, the effect is surprisingly small. One
of Rho can be utilized. No rating change is needed where the burial calculation indicates that two side-by-side electrical ducts
depth is decreased. buried 30 in. below grade would have to be spaced about
5 ft apart before they could be considered single electrical
For example, in accordance with Table B.310.7 and Figure ducts as shown in Detail 1, Figure B.310.2. Decreasing the
B.310.2, the ampacity of six parallel runs of 500 kcmil, Type burial depth, decreasing the thermal resistivity of the earth
XHHW copper conductors (as shown in Detail 3 in Figure or other surrounding medium, and decreasing the load factor
B.310.2), where Rho ⳱ 90, is 6 ⳯ 273 amperes ⳱ 1638 each has a much greater effect in increasing ampacity than
amperes at a depth measuring no more than 30 in. to the does increasing the horizontal spacing.
top duct in the bank. If the burial depth is 6 ft, the ampacity
is calculated as follows: 1638 amperes ⳮ (3.5 ⳯ 0.06 ⳯
B.310.15(B)(6) Electrical Ducts Used in Figure B.310.2. If spac-
1638 amperes) ⳱ 1294 amperes. ing between electrical ducts, as shown in Figure B.310.2, is less than
specified in Figure B.310.2, where electrical ducts enter equipment
B.310.15(B)(4) Electrical Ducts. The term electrical duct(s) is enclosures from underground, the ampacity of conductors contained
defined in 310.60. within such electrical ducts need not be reduced.
B.310.15(B)(5) Tables B.310.6 and B.310.7. B.310.15(B)(7) Examples Showing Use of Figure B.310.1 for
(a) To obtain the ampacity of cables installed in two electrical Electrical Duct Bank Ampacity Modifications. Figure B.310.1
ducts in one horizontal row with 190-mm (7.5-in.) center-to-center is used for interpolation or extrapolation for values of Rho and

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load factor for cables installed in electrical ducts. The upper family 100 percent load factor where the equivalent Rho = 90. Then follow
of curves shows the variation in ampacity and Rho at unity load the 90 Rho line to I2/I1ratio of 0.686 where F = 0.74. The desired
factor in terms of I1, the ampacity for Rho = 60, and 50 percent ampacity = 0.74 ⳯ 583 = 431, which agrees with the table for
load factor. Each curve is designated for a particular ratio I2/I1, Rho = 90, LF = 100.
where I2 is the ampacity at Rho = 120 and 100 percent load factor. To determine the ampacity for the same circuit where Rho =
The lower family of curves shows the relationship between 80 and LF = 75, using Figure B.310.1, the equivalent Rho = 43,
Rho and load factor that will give substantially the same ampacity F = 0.855, and the desired ampacity = 0.855 ⳯ 583 = 498 amperes.
as the indicated value of Rho at 100 percent load factor. Values for using Figure B.310.1 are found in the electrical duct
As an example, to find the ampacity of a 500 kcmil copper bank ampacity tables of this annex.
cable circuit for six electrical ducts as shown in Table B.310.5: At Where the load factor is less than 100 percent and can be
the Rho = 60, LF = 50, I1 = 583; for Rho = 120 and LF = 100, verified by measurement or calculation, the ampacity of electrical
I2 = 400. The ratio I2 /I1 = 0.686. Locate Rho = 90 at the bottom duct bank installations can be modified as shown. Different values
of the chart and follow the 90 Rho line to the intersection with of Rho can be accommodated in the same manner.

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Table B.310.1 Ampacities of Two or Three Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, Within
an Overall Covering (Multiconductor Cable), in Raceway in Free Air Based on Ambient Air Temperature
of 30ⴗC (86ⴗF)

Temperature Rating of Conductor. (See Table 310.13.)

60ⴗC (140ⴗF) 75ⴗC (167ⴗF) 90ⴗC (194ⴗF) 60ⴗC (140ⴗF) 75ⴗC (167ⴗF) 90ⴗC (194ⴗF)
Types Types
THHN, THHN,
THHW, THHW,
THW-2, THW-2,
THWN-2, THWN-2,
Types RHW, RHH, RWH- Types RHW, RHH, RWH-
THHW, 2, USE-2, THHW, 2,USE-2,
THW, XHHW, THW, XHHW,
Types TW, THWN, XHHW-2, THWN, XHHW-2,
UF XHHW, ZW ZW-2 Type TW XHHW ZW-2
Size (AWG or ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD Size (AWG or
kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM kcmil)
14 16* 18* 21* — — — 14
12 20* 24* 27* 16* 18* 21* 12
10 27* 33* 36* 21* 25* 28* 10
8 36 43 48 28 33 37 8
6 48 58 65 38 45 51 6
4 66 79 89 51 61 69 4
3 76 90 102 59 70 79 3
2 88 105 119 69 83 93 2
1 102 121 137 80 95 106 1
1/0 121 145 163 94 113 127 1/0
2/0 138 166 186 108 129 146 2/0
3/0 158 189 214 124 147 167 3/0
4/0 187 223 253 147 176 197 4/0
250 205 245 276 160 192 217 250
300 234 281 317 185 221 250 300
350 255 305 345 202 242 273 350
400 274 328 371 218 261 295 400
500 315 378 427 254 303 342 500
600 343 413 468 279 335 378 600
700 376 452 514 310 371 420 700
750 387 466 529 321 384 435 750
800 397 479 543 331 397 450 800
900 415 500 570 350 421 477 900
1000 448 542 617 382 460 521 1000

Correction Factors

Ambient For ambient temperatures other than 30ⴗC (86ⴗF), multiply the ampacities shown above by the Ambient
Temp. (ⴗC) appropriate factor shown below. Temp. (ⴗF)
21–25 1.08 1.05 1.04 1.08 1.05 1.04 70–77
26–30 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 79–86
31–35 0.91 0.94 0.96 0.91 0.94 0.96 88–95
36–40 0.82 0.88 0.91 0.82 0.88 0.91 97–104
41–45 0.71 0.82 0.87 0.71 0.82 0.87 106–113
46–50 0.58 0.75 0.82 0.58 0.75 0.82 115–122
51–55 0.41 0.67 0.76 0.41 0.67 0.76 124–131
56–60 — 0.58 0.71 — 0.58 0.71 133–140
61–70 — 0.33 0.58 — 0.33 0.58 142–158
71–80 — — 0.41 — — 0.41 160–176

*Unless otherwise specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code, the overcurrent protection for these conductor
types shall not exceed 15 amperes for 14 AWG, 20 amperes for 12 AWG, and 30 amperes for 10 AWG copper;
or 15 amperes for 12 AWG and 25 AWG amperes for 10 AWG aluminum and copper-clad aluminum.

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Table B.310.3 Ampacities of Multiconductor Cables with Not More Than Three Insulated Conductors,
Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, in Free Air Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 40ⴗC (104ⴗF) (For Types
TC, MC, MI, UF, and USE Cables)

Temperature Rating of Conductor. (See Table 310.13.)

60ⴗC 75ⴗC 85ⴗC 90ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC 85ⴗC 90ⴗC

(140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (185ⴗF) (194ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (185ⴗF) (194ⴗF)
Size (AWG ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD Size (AWG
or kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM or kcmil)
18 — — — 11* — — — — 18
16 — — — 16* — — — — 16
14 18* 21* 24* 25* — — — — 14
12 21* 28* 30* 32* 18* 21* 24* 25* 12
10 28* 36* 41* 43* 21* 28* 30* 32* 10
8 39 50 56 59 30 39 44 46 8
6 52 68 75 79 41 53 59 61 6
4 69 89 100 104 54 70 78 81 4
3 81 104 116 121 63 81 91 95 3
2 92 118 132 138 72 92 103 108 2
1 107 138 154 161 84 108 120 126 1
1/0 124 160 178 186 97 125 139 145 1/0
2/0 143 184 206 215 111 144 160 168 2/0
3/0 165 213 238 249 129 166 185 194 3/0
4/0 190 245 274 287 149 192 214 224 4/0
250 212 274 305 320 166 214 239 250 250
300 237 306 341 357 186 240 268 280 300
350 261 337 377 394 205 265 296 309 350
400 281 363 406 425 222 287 317 334 400
500 321 416 465 487 255 330 368 385 500
600 354 459 513 538 284 368 410 429 600
700 387 502 562 589 306 405 462 473 700
750 404 523 586 615 328 424 473 495 750
800 415 539 604 633 339 439 490 513 800
900 438 570 639 670 362 469 514 548 900
1000 461 601 674 707 385 499 558 584 1000

Correction Factors

Ambient For ambient temperatures other than 40ⴗC (104ⴗF), multiply the ampacities shown above by the Ambient
Temp. (ⴗC) appropriate factor shown below. Temp. (ⴗF)
21–25 1.32 1.20 1.15 1.14 1.32 1.20 1.15 1.14 70–77
26–30 1.22 1.13 1.11 1.10 1.22 1.13 1.11 1.10 79–86
31–35 1.12 1.07 1.05 1.05 1.12 1.07 1.05 1.05 88–95
36–40 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 97–104
41–45 0.87 0.93 0.94 0.95 0.87 0.93 0.94 0.95 106–113
46–50 0.71 0.85 0.88 0.89 0.71 0.85 0.88 0.89 115–122
51–55 0.50 0.76 0.82 0.84 0.50 0.76 0.82 0.84 124–131
56–60 — 0.65 0.75 0.77 — 0.65 0.75 0.77 133–140
61–70 — 0.38 0.58 0.63 — 0.38 0.58 0.63 142–158
71–80 — — 0.33 0.44 — — 0.33 0.44 160–176

*Unless otherwise specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code, the overcurrent protection for these conductor types
shall not exceed 15 amperes for 14 AWG, 20 amperes for 12 AWG, and 30 amperes for 10 AWG copper; or 15
amperes for 12 AWG and 25 amperes for 10 AWG aluminum and copper-clad aluminum.

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Table B.310.5 Ampacities of Single Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 through 2000 Volts, in Nonmagnetic
Underground Electrical Ducts (One Conductor per Electrical Duct), Based on Ambient Earth
Temperature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure B.310.2, Conductor Temperature
75ⴗC (167ⴗF)

3 Electrical Ducts 6 Electrical Ducts 9 Electrical Ducts 3 Electrical Ducts 6 Electrical Ducts 9 Electrical Ducts
(Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2,
Detail 2) Detail 3) Detail 4) Detail 2) Detail 3) Detail 4)
Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW,
THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW,
THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW,
USE USE USE USE USE USE
Size Size
(kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM (kcmil)
RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO
60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120
LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100
250 410 344 327 386 295 275 369 270 252 320 269 256 302 230 214 288 211 197 250
350 503 418 396 472 355 330 446 322 299 393 327 310 369 277 258 350 252 235 350
500 624 511 484 583 431 400 545 387 360 489 401 379 457 337 313 430 305 284 500
750 794 640 603 736 534 494 674 469 434 626 505 475 581 421 389 538 375 347 750
1000 936 745 700 864 617 570 776 533 493 744 593 557 687 491 453 629 432 399 1000
1250 1055 832 781 970 686 632 854 581 536 848 668 627 779 551 508 703 478 441 1250
1500 1160 907 849 1063 744 685 918 619 571 941 736 689 863 604 556 767 517 477 1500
1750 1250 970 907 1142 793 729 975 651 599 1026 796 745 937 651 598 823 550 507 1750
2000 1332 1027 959 1213 836 768 1030 683 628 1103 850 794 1005 693 636 877 581 535 2000

Ambient Ambient
Temp. Temp.
(ⴗC) Correction Factors (ⴗF)
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6–10 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 43–50

11–15 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
21–25 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 70–77
26–30 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 79–86

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Table B.310.6 Ampacities of Three Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 through 2000 Volts, Within an
Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable) in Underground Electrical Ducts (One Cable
per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Electrical Duct
Arrangement per Figure B.310.2, Conductor Temperature 75ⴗC (167ⴗF)

1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Ducts 6 Electrical Ducts 1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Ducts 6 Electrical Ducts
(Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2,
Detail 1) Detail 2) Detail 3) Detail 1) Detail 2) Detail 3)
Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW,
THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW,
THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW,
USE USE USE USE USE USE
Size Size
(AWG or (AWG or
kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM kcmil)
RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO
60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120
LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100
8 58 54 53 56 48 46 53 42 39 45 42 41 43 37 36 41 32 30 8
6 77 71 69 74 63 60 70 54 51 60 55 54 57 49 47 54 42 39 6
4 101 93 91 96 81 77 91 69 65 78 72 71 75 63 60 71 54 51 4
2 132 121 118 126 105 100 119 89 83 103 94 92 98 82 78 92 70 65 2
1 154 140 136 146 121 114 137 102 95 120 109 106 114 94 89 107 79 74 1
1/0 177 160 156 168 137 130 157 116 107 138 125 122 131 107 101 122 90 84 1/0
2/0 203 183 178 192 156 147 179 131 121 158 143 139 150 122 115 140 102 95 2/0
3/0 233 210 204 221 178 158 205 148 137 182 164 159 172 139 131 160 116 107 3/0
4/0 268 240 232 253 202 190 234 168 155 209 187 182 198 158 149 183 131 121 4/0
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250 297 265 256 280 222 209 258 184 169 233 207 201 219 174 163 202 144 132 250
350 363 321 310 340 267 250 312 219 202 285 252 244 267 209 196 245 172 158 350
500 444 389 375 414 320 299 377 261 240 352 308 297 328 254 237 299 207 190 500
750 552 478 459 511 388 362 462 314 288 446 386 372 413 314 293 374 254 233 750
1000 628 539 518 579 435 405 522 351 321 521 447 430 480 361 336 433 291 266 1000

Ambient Ambient
Temp. Temp.
(ⴗC) Correction Factors (ⴗF)
6–10 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 43–50
11–15 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
21–25 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 70–77
26–30 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 79–86

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Table B.310.7 Ampacities of Three Single Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts,
in Underground Electrical Ducts (Three Conductors per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient
Earth Temperature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure B.310.2,
Conductor Temperature 75ⴗC (167ⴗF)

1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Ducts 6 Electrical Ducts 1 Electrical Duct 3 Electrical Ducts 6 Electrical Ducts
(Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2, (Fig. B.310.2,
Detail 1) Detail 2) Detail 3) Detail 1) Detail 2) Detail 3)
Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW, Types RHW,
THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW, THHW, THW,
THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW, THWN, XHHW,
USE USE USE USE USE USE
Size Size
(AWG or (AWG or
kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM kcmil)
RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO RHO
60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120 60 90 120
LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100 50 100 100
8 63 58 57 61 51 49 57 44 41 49 45 44 47 40 38 45 34 32 8
6 84 77 75 80 67 63 75 56 53 66 60 58 63 52 49 59 44 41 6
4 111 100 98 105 86 81 98 73 67 86 78 76 79 67 63 77 57 52 4
3 129 116 113 122 99 94 113 83 77 101 91 89 83 77 73 84 65 60 3
2 147 132 128 139 112 106 129 93 86 115 103 100 108 87 82 101 73 67 2
1 171 153 148 161 128 121 149 106 98 133 119 115 126 100 94 116 83 77 1
1/0 197 175 169 185 146 137 170 121 111 153 136 132 144 114 107 133 94 87 1/0
2/0 226 200 193 212 166 156 194 136 126 176 156 151 165 130 121 151 106 98 2/0
3/0 260 228 220 243 189 177 222 154 142 203 178 172 189 147 138 173 121 111 3/0
4/0 301 263 253 280 215 201 255 175 161 235 205 198 219 168 157 199 137 126 4/0
250 334 290 279 310 236 220 281 192 176 261 227 218 242 185 172 220 150 137 250
300 373 321 308 344 260 242 310 210 192 293 252 242 272 204 190 245 165 151 300
350 409 351 337 377 283 264 340 228 209 321 276 265 296 222 207 266 179 164 350
400 442 376 361 394 302 280 368 243 223 349 297 284 321 238 220 288 191 174 400
500 503 427 409 460 341 316 412 273 249 397 338 323 364 270 250 326 216 197 500
600 552 468 447 511 371 343 457 296 270 446 373 356 408 296 274 365 236 215 600
700 602 509 486 553 402 371 492 319 291 488 408 389 443 321 297 394 255 232 700
750 632 529 505 574 417 385 509 330 301 508 425 405 461 334 309 409 265 241 750
800 654 544 520 597 428 395 527 338 308 530 439 418 481 344 318 427 273 247 800
900 692 575 549 628 450 415 554 355 323 563 466 444 510 365 337 450 288 261 900
1000 730 605 576 659 472 435 581 372 338 597 494 471 538 385 355 475 304 276 1000

Ambient Ambient
Temp. Temp.
(ⴗC) Correction Factors (ⴗF)
6–10 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 43–50
11–15 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
21–25 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 70–77
26–30 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 79–86

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Table B.310.8 Ampacities of Two or Three Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts,
Cabled Within an Overall (Two- or Three-Conductor) Covering, Directly Buried in Earth, Based on
Ambient Earth Temperature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Arrangement per Figure B.310.2, 100 Percent Load
Factor, Thermal Resistance (Rho) of 90

1 Cable (Fig. B.310.2, 2 Cables (Fig. 1 Cable (Fig. B.310.2, 2 Cables (Fig.
Detail 5) B.310.2, Detail 6) Detail 5) B.310.2, Detail 6)
60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC
(140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF)

TYPES TYPES
RHW, RHW, RHW, RHW,
THHW, THHW, THHW, THHW,
THW, THW, THW, THW,
THWN, THWN, THWN, THWN,
XHHW, XHHW, XHHW, XHHW,
UF USE UF USE UF USE UF USE
Size (AWG ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD Size (AWG
or kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM or kcmil)
8 64 75 60 70 51 59 47 55 8
6 85 100 81 95 68 75 60 70 6
4 107 125 100 117 83 97 78 91 4
2 137 161 128 150 107 126 110 117 2
1 155 182 145 170 121 142 113 132 1
1/0 177 208 165 193 138 162 129 151 1/0
2/0 201 236 188 220 157 184 146 171 2/0
3/0 229 269 213 250 179 210 166 195 3/0
4/0 259 304 241 282 203 238 188 220 4/0
250 — 333 — 308 — 261 — 241 250
350 — 401 — 370 — 315 — 290 350
500 — 481 — 442 — 381 — 350 500
750 — 585 — 535 — 473 — 433 750
1000 — 657 — 600 — 545 — 497 1000

Ambient Ambient
Temp. (ⴗC) Correction Factors Temp. (ⴗF)
6–10 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 43–50
11–15 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
21–25 0.94 0.95 0.94 0.95 0.94 0.95 0.94 0.95 70–77
26–30 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 79–86

Note: For ampacities of Type UF cable in underground electrical ducts, multiply the ampacities shown in the table by 0.74.

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Table B.310.9 Ampacities of Three Triplexed Single Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts,
Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Arrangement per
Figure B.310.2, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (Rho) of 90

See Fig. B.310.2, See Fig. B.310.2, See Fig. B.310.2, See Fig. B.310.2,
Detail 7 Detail 8 Detail 7 Detail 8
60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC
(140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF)
TYPES TYPES
UF USE UF USE UF USE UF USE
Size (AWG ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD Size (AWG
or kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM or kcmil)
8 72 84 66 77 55 65 51 60 8
6 91 107 84 99 72 84 66 77 6
4 119 139 109 128 92 108 85 100 4
2 153 179 140 164 119 139 109 128 2
1 173 203 159 186 135 158 124 145 1
1/0 197 231 181 212 154 180 141 165 1/0
2/0 223 262 205 240 175 205 159 187 2/0
3/0 254 298 232 272 199 233 181 212 3/0
4/0 289 339 263 308 226 265 206 241 4/0
250 — 370 — 336 — 289 — 263 250
350 — 445 — 403 — 349 — 316 350
500 — 536 — 483 — 424 — 382 500
750 — 654 — 587 — 525 — 471 750
1000 — 744 — 665 — 608 — 544 1000

Ambient Ambient
Temp. (ⴗC) Correction Factors Temp. (ⴗF)
6–10 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 43–50
11–15 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
21–25 0.94 0.95 0.94 0.95 0.94 0.95 0.94 0.95 70–77
26–30 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 79–86

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Table B.310.10 Ampacities of Three Single Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, Directly
Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Arrangement per Figure
B.310.2, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (Rho) of 90

See Fig. B.310.2, See Fig. B.310.2, See Fig. B.310.2, See Fig. B.310.2,
Detail 9 Detail 10 Detail 9 Detail 10
60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC 60ⴗC 75ⴗC
(140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF) (140ⴗF) (167ⴗF)
TYPES TYPES
UF USE UF USE UF USE UF USE
Size (AWG ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD Size (AWG
or kcmil) COPPER ALUMINUM or kcmil)
8 84 98 78 92 66 77 61 72 8
6 107 126 101 118 84 98 78 92 6
4 139 163 130 152 108 127 101 118 4
2 178 209 165 194 139 163 129 151 2
1 201 236 187 219 157 184 146 171 1
1/0 230 270 212 249 179 210 165 194 1/0
2/0 261 306 241 283 204 239 188 220 2/0
3/0 297 348 274 321 232 272 213 250 3/0
4/0 336 394 309 362 262 307 241 283 4/0
250 — 429 — 394 — 335 — 308 250
350 — 516 — 474 — 403 — 370 350
500 — 626 — 572 — 490 — 448 500
750 — 767 — 700 — 605 — 552 750
1000 — 887 — 808 — 706 — 642 1000
1250 — 979 — 891 — 787 — 716 1250
1500 — 1063 — 965 — 862 — 783 1500
1750 — 1133 — 1027 — 930 — 843 1750
2000 — 1195 — 1082 — 990 — 897 2000

Ambient Ambient
Temp. (ⴗC) Correction Factors Temp. (ⴗF)
6–10 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 1.12 1.09 43–50
11–15 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 1.06 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68

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26–30 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 0.87 0.90 79–86

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1.15
Table B.310.11 Adjustment Factors for More Than Three 1.10
Current-Carrying Conductors in a Raceway or Cable with 1.05
Load Diversity 1.00
0.95 0.95

Percent of Values in Tables as 0.90 0.90

Number of Current- Adjusted for Ambient 0.85
0.85

I2
I1
Carrying Conductors Temperature if Necessary 0.80

Ratio —
0.80

F
0.75
0.75
4 – 6 80 0.70
0.70
7 – 9 70 0.65
0.65
10 – 24 70* 0.60
0.60
25 – 42 60* 0.55
0.55
43 – 85 50* 0.50
0.50
0.45
*These factors include the effects of a load diversity of 50 percent. 0.40
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130140 150 160 170 180 190 200
100
95
FPN: The ampacity limit for the number of current- 90
carrying conductors in 10 through 85 is based on the 85
following formula. For greater than 85 conductors, spe- 80
cial calculations are required that are beyond the scope 75
of this table.

Load Factor
70
65

A2 = 冪 0.5N
E
⳯ (A1) or A1, whichever is less
60
55
50
where: 45
40
A1 ⳱ ampacity from Tables 310.16; 310.18; B.310.1; 35
B.310.6; and B.310.7 multiplied by the appropriate 30
factor from Table B.310.11. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130140 150 160 170 180 190 200
RHO
N ⳱ total number of conductors used to obtain multi-
plying factor from Table B.310.11
E ⳱ desired number of current-carrying conductors in Figure B.310.1 Interpolation Chart for Cables in a Duct Bank
the raceway or cable I1 = ampacity for Rho = 60, 50 LF; I2 = ampacity for Rho =
A2 ⳱ ampacity limit for the current-carrying conductors 120, 100 LF (load factor); desired ampacity = F ⴒ I1.
in the raceway or cable

Example 1
Calculate the ampacity limit for twelve 14 AWG THWN
current-carrying conductors (75⬚C) in a raceway that contains 24
conductors.

A2 = 冪(0.5)(24)
12
⳯ 20(0.7)
= 14 amperes (i.e., 50 percent diversity)

Example 2
Calculate the ampacity limit for eighteen 14 AWG THWN
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conductors.

A2 = 冪(0.5)(24)
18
⳯ 20(0.7) = 11.5 amperes

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190 mm (7.5 in.)

190 mm

190 mm
(7.5 in.)

(7.5 in.)
Detail 1

190 mm

190 mm
290 mm × 290 mm

(7.5 in.)

(7.5 in.)
(11.5 in. × 11.5 in.) 190 mm (7.5 in.)
Electrical duct bank
One electrical duct Detail 2
475 mm × 475 mm
(19 in. × 19 in.) 190 mm (7.5 in.)
Electrical duct bank 190 mm 190 mm
Three electrical ducts (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
Detail 3
or 475 mm × 675 mm Detail 4
(19 in. × 27 in.) 675 mm × 675 mm
Electrical duct bank (27 in. × 27 in.)
Six electrical ducts Electrical duct bank
or Nine electrical ducts
190 mm 190 mm
(7.5 in.) (7.5 in.) 190 mm
(7.5 in.)
675 mm × 290 mm
(27 in. × 11.5 in.)
Electrical duct bank
Three electrical ducts
190 mm 190 mm
(7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
675 mm × 475 mm
(27 in. × 19 in.)
Electrical duct bank
600 mm 600 mm
(24 in.) (24 in.)

Detail 5 Detail 6 Detail 7 Detail 8

Buried 3 Buried 3 Buried triplexed Buried triplexed
conductor conductor cables (1 circuit) cables (2 circuits)
cable cables
190 mm 190 mm 190 mm 190 mm 190 mm 190 mm
(7.5 in.) (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.) 600 mm (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
(24 in.)

Detail 9 Detail 10
Buried Buried
single-conductor single-conductor
cables (1 circuit) cables (2 circuits)
Note 1: Minimum burial depths to top electrical ducts or cables shall be in Legend
accordance with 300.5. Maximum depth to the top of electrical duct
Backfill
banks shall be 750 mm (30 in.) and maximum depth to the top of (earth or concrete)
direct buried cables shall be 900 mm (36 in.)
Electrical duct
Note 2: For two and four electrical duct installations with electrical ducts
installed in a single row, see B.310.15(B)(5). Cable or cables

Figure B.310.2 Cable Installation Dimensions for Use with Table B.310.5 through Table B.310.10.

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Surface Surface
150 mm (6 in.)
150 mm (6 in.)

N and 150 mm (6 in.) N and 150 mm (6 in.)

EGC EGC
600 mm (24 in.)
600 mm (24 in.)
AØ
190 mm (7.5 in.) 250 mm (10 in.)
750 mm (30 in.) 950 mm (38 in.)
BØ
190 mm (7.5 in.)
250 mm (10 in.)
CØ

190 mm 190 mm (Typical

(7.5 in.) (7.5 in.) for all)
250 mm 250 mm 250 mm
675 mm (27 in.) (10 in.) (10 in.) (10 in.)
1.1 m (44 in.)
Design Criteria Number of Cables per Phase = 9
Neutral and Equipment Rho concrete = Rho Earth – 5 Design Criteria Number of Cables per Phase = 4
Grounding conductor (EGC) Neutral and Equipment Rho Concrete = Rho Earth – 5
Duct = 150 mm (6 in.) Rho PVC Duct = 650 Grounding Conductor (EGC) Rho PVC Duct = 650
Phase Ducts = 75 to 125 mm (3 to 5 in.) Rho Cable Insulation = 500 Duct = 150 mm (6 in.)
Conductor Material = Copper Rho Cable Jacket = 650 Phase Ducts = 75 mm (3 in.) Rho Cable Insulation = 500
Number of Cables per Duct = 3 Conductor Material = Copper Rho Cable Jacket = 650
Number of Cables per Duct = 1
Notes:
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1. Neutral configuration per 300.5(I), Exception No. 2, for isolated phase installations in
nonmagnetic ducts. 1. Neutral configuration per 300.5(I), Exception No. 2.
2. Phasing is A, B, C in rows or columns. Where magnetic electrical ducts are used, 2. Maximum harmonic loading on the neutral conductor cannot exceed 50 percent of the
conductors are installed A, B, C per electrical duct with the neutral and all equipment phase current for the ampacities shown in the table.
grounding conductors in the same electrical duct. In this case, the 6-in. 3. Metallic shields of Type MV-90 cable shall be grounded at one point only.
trade size neutral duct is eliminated.
3. Maximum harmonic loading on the neutral conductor cannot exceed 50 percent of the
phase current for the ampacities shown in the table. TYPES
4. Metallic shields of Type MV-90 cable shall be grounded at one point only where using RHW,THHW, THW,THWN,
A, B, C phasing in rows or columns. Size XHHW, USE, OR MV-90* Size
kcmil kcmil
Total per Phase Ampere Rating
TYPES RHO EARTH 60 RHO EARTH 90 RHO EARTH 120
RHW, THHW, THW, THWN, LF 50 LF 100 LF 100
Size XHHW, USE, OR MV-90* Size
2820 1860 1680
kcmil kcmil
Total per Phase Ampere Rating 750 (705A/Cable) (465A/Cable) (420A/Cable) 750

RHO EARTH 60 RHO EARTH 90 RHO EARTH 120 3300 2140 1920
1000 (825A/Cable) (535A/Cable) (480A/Cable) 1000
LF 50 LF 100 LF 100
3700 2380 2120
2340 1530 1395 1250 1250
(925A/Cable) (595A/Cable) (530A/Cable)
250 (260A/Cable) (170A/Cable) (155A/Cable) 250
2790 1800 1665 4060 2580 2300
350 350 1500 (1015A/Cable) (645A/Cable) (575A/Cable) 1500
(310A/Cable) (200A/Cable) (185A/Cable)
3375 2160 1980 4360 2740 2460
500 1750 (1090A/Cable) (685A/Cable) (615A/Cable) 1750
(375A/Cable) (240A/Cable) (220A/Cable) 350

Ambient For ambient temperatures other than 20°C (68°F), Ambient

Ambient For ambient temperatures other than 20°C (68°F), Ambient
Temp. multiply the ampacities shown above by the Temp.
Temp. multiply the ampacities shown above by the Temp.
(°C) appropriate factor shown below. ( °F)
(°C) appropriate factor shown below. (°F)
6–10 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 43–50
6–10 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 43–50
11–15 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 52–59
11–15 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
21–25 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 70–77
21–25 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 70–77
26–30 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 79–86
26–30 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 79–86
*Limited to 75°C conductor temperature.
*Limited to 75°C conductor temperature.

Figure B.310.3 Ampacities of Single Insulated Conductors Figure B.310.4 Ampacities of Single Insulated Conductors
Rated 0 through 5000 Volts in Underground Electrical Ducts Rated 0 through 5000 Volts in Nonmagnetic Underground
(Three Conductors per Electrical Duct), Nine Single-Conductor Electrical Ducts (One Conductor per Electrical Duct), Four
Cables per Phase Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of Single-Conductor Cables per Phase Based on Ambient Earth
20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Conductor Temperature 75ⴗC (167ⴗF). Temperature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Conductor Temperature 75ⴗC
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Surface
Table B.310.11 Adjustment Factors for More Than Three
Current-Carrying Conductors in a Raceway or Cable with
150 mm (6 in.)
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N and 150 mm (6 in.)
EGC
Percent of Values in Tables as
600 mm (24 in.) Number of Current- Adjusted for Ambient
AØ Carrying Conductors Temperature if Necessary
250 mm (10 in.)
950 mm (38 in.) 4 – 6 80
BØ
7 – 9 70
250 mm (10 in.) 10 – 24 70*
CØ 25 – 42 60*
43 – 85 50*
250 mm 250 mm 250 mm 250 mm *These factors include the effects of a load diversity of 50 percent.
(10 in.) (10 in.) (10 in.) (10 in.)
1.1 m (44 in.)

Design Criteria Number of Cables per Phase = 5

Neutral and Equipment Rho Concrete = Rho Earth – 5
Grounding Conductor (EGC) Rho PVC Duct = 650
Duct = 150 mm (6 in.)
Phase Ducts = 75 mm (3 in.) Rho Cable Insulation = 500
Conductor Material = Copper Rho Cable Jacket = 650
Number of Cables per Duct = 1

Notes:
1. Neutral configuration per 300.5(I), Exception No. 2.
2. Maximum harmonic loading on the neutral conductor cannot exceed 50 percent of the
phase current for the ampacities shown in the table.
3. Metallic shields of Type MV-90 cable shall be grounded at one point only.

TYPES
RHW,THHW,THW,THWN,
XHHW, USE, OR MV-90*
Size Size
kcmil Total per Phase Ampere Rating kcmil

RHO EARTH 60 RHO EARTH 90 RHO EARTH 120

LF 50 LF 100 LF 100
5575 3375 3000
2000 (1115A/Cable) (675A/Cable) (600A/Cable) 2000

Ambient For ambient temperatures other than 20°C (68°F), Ambient

Temp. multiply the ampacities shown above by the Temp.
(°C) appropriate factor shown below. (°F)
6–10 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 1.09 43–50
11–15 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 1.04 52–59
16–20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 61–68
21–25 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 70–77
26–30 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 79–86

*Limited to 75°C conductor temperature.

Figure B.310.5 Ampacities of Single Insulated Conductors

Rated 0 through 5000 Volts in Nonmagnetic Underground Elec-
trical Ducts (One Conductor per Electrical Duct), Five Single-
Conductor Cables per Phase Based on Ambient Earth Temper-
ature of 20ⴗC (68ⴗF), Conductor Temperature 75ⴗC (167ⴗF).

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