Calculadora de Ocupação de Eletroduto Grátis
Calcule a taxa de ocupação dos eletrodutos e verifique se está dentro das normas técnicas de instalação elétrica.
Conduit Fill
45.0 %
Conduit Fill vs Conduit Internal Area
Formula
## NEC Conduit Fill Rules The National Electrical Code limits fill percentages to prevent overheating: - **1 conductor: 53%** - **2 conductors: 31%** - **3 or more: 40%** Calculate fill by dividing total conductor area (including insulation) by the conduit internal area.
Exemplo Resolvido
4 conductors of 12 AWG THHN (0.0973 sq in each) in 3/4-inch EMT (0.864 sq in).
- 01Total wire area = 4 x 0.0973 = 0.389 sq in
- 02Fill = 0.389 / 0.864 x 100 = 45.0%
- 03NEC allows 40% for 3+ conductors
- 04This conduit is overfilled; upsize to 1-inch EMT.
Perguntas Frequentes
Where do I find wire and conduit areas?
NEC Chapter 9, Tables 4 and 5 list internal areas for common conduit types and conductor areas with insulation by wire type and gauge.
Do ground wires count toward fill?
Yes, equipment grounding conductors must be included in the fill calculation. Only internal conduit nipples 24 inches or less are exempt from the 40% rule.
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