Cable Amp Chart

This is a good tool for event electricians.  First you need to find out your electrical load in amps.  To find your amperage you need to divide your wattage by your voltage. 

Example: Your need to power (2) Source four pars at 575 watts each and the line voltage is 120 volts.

1150 total watts / 120 volts = 9.58 amps (I always round up to the nearest even number so will call it 10 amps)

 

 

  Rated Load in AMPS
Length   4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
                       
25'   18 18 18 18 18 16 16 16 14 12
50'   18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 12
100'   16 14 14 12 12 10 10 10 8 8
 150'   14 12 12 10 10 8 8 8 6 6
 200'   12 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 6 6

Disclaimer: The above information is intended for reference only.  Luminous Designs, Inc. will not be liable of direct or indirect use of this information.

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