Conduit Sizing Calculator Command

The Conduit Sizing Calculator reports the proper size conduit required for a given set of wires.

To perform conduit sizing calculations:

1. Select AEC > Electrical > Conduit Sizing Calc.

The Conduit Sizing Calculator dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Conductor Item
Type/Manufacturer	Using the information contained in the wire specifications database, select a wire type or manufacturer
Size/Part Number	Select a wire size or part number
Number of conductors	Enter the number of conductors of this type and size
C-S Area of conductor in sq inches	The cross-sectional area of the specified conductor displays
Add >>	Click to include the specified conductors in the conduit
Remove	Click to removed a selected conductor from the Conductors Currently in Conduit list
Clear All	Click to remove all conductors from the Conductors Currently in Conduit list
Conductors Currently in Conduit	Displays a list of conductors currently included in the conduit
Conduit Type	Select a conduit type
Number of conduits	Specify the number of conduits
Conduit stuff percentage	Specify a conduit stuff percentage; the percentage suggested by the software can be modified
Results
Actual Conduit Size required in inches	Displays the actual size of conduit required
Nominal Conduit (Trade) size required in inches	Displays the nominal (trade) size of conduit required

2. When calculations are complete, click Close.

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