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3.3 Fuses and wire sizes
Values shown here have been determined using National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Local electrical
code requirements my differ. Refer to your local electrical code.
Volts Single Phase
Volts Three Phase
(Dual Element
Time-Delay)
Wire Size
Motor Amperage
This is the maximum Full-Load Three Phase Standard Motors, 1.15 SF.
NEC Table 430.250
Single Phase Full-Load Motor Amps are from NEC Table 430-248
NEC Table 430.52 used for calculating Fuse size.
NEC 240.6 Used to select Standard Fuse Sizes
15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450,
500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 amperes.
NEC 430.24 used to determine minimum wire size needed.