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Voltage Drop Calculator

How to calculate voltage drop

  1. Choose copper or aluminium and the wire size in AWG or mm².
  2. Choose DC or single-phase, or three-phase, and enter the voltage and current.
  3. Enter the one-way length of the cable to see the drop and the voltage at the load.

Frequently asked questions

How much voltage drop is acceptable?

A common guide is no more than 3% on a branch circuit and 5% in total from the supply to the load. Check your local wiring rules.

Why the one-way length?

The current goes out and back, so the calculator counts both conductors for you.

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