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IEEE Std 1580-2001
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IEEE Recommended Practice for

Marine Cable for Use on
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IEEE Std 1580-2001

Marine Cable for Use on
Shipboard and Fixed or
Floating Platforms
Sponsor
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee
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IEEE Industrial Applications Society
Approved 14 June 2001

IEEE-SA Standards Board
Abstract: Requirements are given for single or multiconductor cables, with or without metal armor
and/or jacket, and rated 300 V to 35 kV, intended to be installed aboard marine vessels, fixed and
floating offshore facilities, and in accordance with industry installation standards and the regula-
tions of the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Keywords: marine cable, platforms, shipboard
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Introduction
(This introduction is not part of IEEE Std 1580-2001, IEEE Recommended Practice for Marine Cable for Use on Ship-
board and Fixed or Floating Platforms.)
The following were members of the Electrical Installations on Marine Cable for Use on Shipboard and Fixed
or Floating Marine Platforms Working Group:
Frank H. Rocchio, Chair

Rudy Bright, Vice Chair
Edward Aberbach Ronald Essigmann Dieter Popoff
Chuck Barlow Marcelo Hirschler Nancy Robinson
Richard J. Collins Philip Laudicina Siegfried Schauffele
Walter Constantine H. R. Stewart
Contributors and invited experts:
Steve Boggs Thomas Guida David Quinn

James M. Daly Bal Kher Dan Rodriguez
George Dobrowolski Gerard Maz John Rosata
Brian S. Ensign L. Bruce McClung Gary Savage
Thomas Feil Art Pack Bill Wilkens
The following members of the balloting group voted on this standard. Balloters may have voted for approval,
disapproval, or abstention:
Edward Aberbach Gary Donner Wayne Madden
Chuck Barlow Donald G. Dunn George Mahl
David N. Bishop Marcus O. Durham Michael Mayfield
Frederick Bried Brian S. Ensign Lorraine K. Padden
Rudy Bright C. James Erickson Dieter Popoff
David B. Burns Ronald Essigmann John E. Propst
Richard J. Collins Marcelo Hirschler Frank H. Rocchio
Walter Constantine Paul House James A. Ruggieri
Harry Conte Richard H. Hulett Chet Sandberg
James M. Daly Ben C. Johnson Scott W. Shannon
Donald Davis Philip Laudicina H. R. Stewart
Guru Dutt Dhingra Donald A. Voltz
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When the IEEE-SA Standards Board approved this standard on 14 June 2001, it had the following
membership:
Donald N. Heirman, Chair
James T. Carlo, Vice Chair
Judith Gorman, Secretary
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Satish K. Aggarwal James H. Gurney James W. Moore
Mark D. Bowman Richard J. Holleman Robert F. Munzner
Gary R. Engmann Lowell G. Johnson Ronald C. Petersen
Harold E. Epstein Robert J. Kennelly Gerald H. Peterson
H. Landis Floyd Joseph L. Koepfinger* John B. Posey
Jay Forster* Peter H. Lips Gary S. Robinson
Howard M. Frazier L. Bruce McClung Akio Tojo
Ruben D. Garzon Daleep C. Mohla Donald W. Zipse
*Member Emeritus
Also included is the following nonvoting IEEE-SA Standards Board liaison:
Alan Cookson, NIST Representative

Donald R. Volzka, TAB Representative
Noelle D. Humenick
IEEE Standards Project Editor
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Contents
1. Overview.............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Scope............................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Vessel classification..................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Cable construction, testing, and certification............................................................................... 1
2. References............................................................................................................................................ 2
3. Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms............................................................................................ 4
3.1 Definitions.................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Abbreviations and acronyms........................................................................................................ 6
4. Government codes, rules, and regulations ........................................................................................... 6
4.1 Code of federal regulations.......................................................................................................... 6
5. Cable construction ............................................................................................................................... 7
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5.1 Conductors ................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Conductor shielding ..................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Insulation...................................................................................................................................... 8
5.4 Insulation shield (5–35 kV shielded cable).................................................................................. 8
5.5 Tapes ............................................................................................................................................ 9
5.6 Glass braid ................................................................................................................................... 9
5.7 Conductor identification .............................................................................................................. 9
5.8 Cabling......................................................................................................................................... 9
5.9 Fillers ........................................................................................................................................... 9
5.10 Composite cables with optical fibers ......................................................................................... 10
5.11 Shielding .................................................................................................................................... 10
5.12 Cable jackets .............................................................................................................................. 10
5.13 Marker........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.14 Armor......................................................................................................................................... 11
5.15 Overall sheath ............................................................................................................................ 12
5.16 Dimension and weight tolerances .............................................................................................. 12
5.17 Tests on finished cable............................................................................................................... 13
5.18 Basic construction details for various cable types ..................................................................... 22
5.19 Cable designations ..................................................................................................................... 24
6. Cable application and installation...................................................................................................... 42
Annex A (informative) Repeated flexing test equipment .............................................................................. 43
Annex B (informative) Typical cable dimensions and weights..................................................................... 44
Annex C (informative) Conversion tables ..................................................................................................... 67
English treatment of subclause 5.17.4 ........................................................................................................... 69
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1. Overview
1.1 Scope
This recommended practice contains the requirements for single or multiconductor cables, with or without
metal armor and/or jacket, and rated 300 V to 35 kV, intended to be installed aboard marine vessels, fixed
and floating offshore facilities, and in accordance with industry installation standards and the regulations of
the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
The recommendations define what is considered good engineering practice with reference to the reliability
and durability of the cable.
1.2 Vessel classification
Marine vessels and platforms are grouped as follows:
— Group 1: Ocean-going vessels that navigate on any ocean, gulf, bay, sound, lake, or river.
— Group 2: Fixed and floating offshore petroleum facilities on any ocean, gulf, bay, sound, lake, or
river.
Applicability
These recommendations have been prepared for application to all vessels in groups 1 and 2. Recreational
vessels are governed by other standards.
1.3 Cable construction, testing, and certification
Electrical cable should be constructed and tested in accordance with this recommended practice. The cable
should be listed or classified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) in accordance with this
recommended practice.
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2. References
This recommended practice should be used in conjunction with the following publications. Various organi-
zations have developed numerous codes, guides, and standards that have substantial acceptance by industry
and governmental bodies. Codes, guides, and standards useful in the design and installation of electrical
cable systems are listed below as references only. These documents are not considered a part of this recom-
mended practice except for those specific clauses of documents referenced elsewhere in this recommended
practice. Those publications listed with dates are specific to this publication and other versions should not be
utilized.
API RP 2A-WSD, 1993, Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed Offshore
Platforms—Working Stress Design.1
API RP 14F, 1999, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Fixed and
Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations.
API RP 14FZ, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Float-
ing Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class 1, Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 Locations.
ASTM B3, Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.2
ASTM B8, Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard,
or Soft.
ASTM B33, Standard Specification for Tinned Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes.
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ASTM B117, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.
ASTM B172, Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded
Members, for Electrical Conductors.
ASTM B173, Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Concentric-
Stranded Members, for Electrical Conductors.
ASTM B174, Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors for Electrical Conductors.
ASTM B189, Standard Specification for Lead-Coated and Lead-Alloy-Coated Soft Copper Wire for Electri-
cal Purposes.
ASTM B496, Standard Specification for Compact Round Concentric Lay Stranded Copper Conductor.
ASTM D470, Standard Methods of Testing Crosslinked Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable.
ASTM D2671, Standard Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for Electrical Use.
ASTM D4066 Type VIII, Standard Classification System for Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials (PA).
ASTM F1166, Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment and
Facilities.
1API publications are available from the Publications Section, American Petroleum Institute, 1200 L Street NW, Washington, DC
20005, USA (http://www.api.org/).
2ASTM publications are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
PA 19428-2959, USA (http://www.astm.org/).
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ASTM G23, Standard Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With and With-
out Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials.
CSA C22.2 No. 0.3, Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables.3
CSA C22.2 No. 38, Thermoset Insulated Wires and Cables.
ICEA T-28-562, Test Method for Measurement of Hot Creep of Polymeric Insulations.4
IEC 60068-2-6, 1995, Environmental testing.5
IEC 60228, Conductors of insulated cables.
IEC 60331-11, Tests for electric cables under fire conditions—Circuit Integrity.
IEC 60331-21, Cables of rated voltage up to and including 0.6/1.0 kV.
IEC 60331-23, Electric data cable.
IEC 60331-25, Optical fibre cable.
IEEE Std 4, IEEE Standard Techniques for High-Voltage Testing.6
IEEE Std 45, IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Installations on Shipboard.
IEEE Std 1202, IEEE Standard for Flame Testing of Cables for Use in Cable Tray in Industrial and Commer-
cial Occupancies.
MIL-DTL-24643B, General Specification for Cables and Cords, Electric, Low Smoke, for Shipboard Use.7
MIL-STD-167-1 (ships), Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment.
NEMA WC 54, Guide for Frequency of Sampling Extruded Dielectric Power, Control, Instrumentation, and
Portable Cables for Test (ICEA T-26-465).8
NEMA WC 57, Standard for Control Cables (ICEA S-73-532).
NEMA WC 70, Standard for Nonshielded Power Cables Rated 2000 V or Less for the Distribution of Elec-
trical Energy (ICEA S-95-658).
NEMA WC 74, 5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable For Use in the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical
Energy (ICEA S-93-639).
3CSA publications are available from the Canadian Standards Association (Standards Sales), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario,
Canada M9W 1R3 (http://www.csa.ca/).
4ICEA publications are available from ICEA, P.O. Box 20048, Minneapolis, MN 55420, USA (http://www.icea.org/).
5IEC publications are available from the Sales Department of the International Electrotechnical Commission, Case Postale 131, 3, rue
de Varembé, CH-1211, Genève 20, Switzerland/Suisse (http://www.iec.ch/). IEC publications are also available in the United States
from the Sales Department, American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036, USA.
6IEEE publications are available from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway,
NJ 08855-1331, USA (http://standards.ieee.org/).
7MIL publications are available from Customer Service, Defense Printing Service, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 4D, Philadelphia, PA
19111-5094, USA.
8NEMA publications are available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, USA (http://
global.ihs.com/).
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NFPA 70-1999, National Electrical Code.9
UL 62, Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire.10
UL 44, Thermoset Insulated Wires and Cables.
UL 83, Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables.
UL 1072, Medium-Voltage Power Cables.
UL 1569, Metal-Clad Cables.

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UL 1581, Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and Flexible Cords.
UL 1685, Standard Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber
Cables.
3. Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms
3.1 Definitions
3.1.1 alternating current (ac): A periodic current with an average value over a period of time of zero. (The
term refers to a current that reverses at regularly recurring intervals of time and that has alternately positive
and negative values.)
3.1.2 ampacity: The current that a device can carry within specified temperature limitations in a specified
environment.
3.1.3 approved: Acceptable to the authority enforcing the rules. Electrical devices, which carry NRTL
approval, are normally acceptable.
3.1.4 bending radius: The minimum radius at which a cable can be bent normally 8 times the diameter for
armored cable and 6 times the diameter for unarmored.
3.1.5 capacitance (capacity): That property of a system of conductors and dielectrics that permits the stor-
age of electricity when potential differences exist between the conductors. Its value is expressed as the ratio
of a quantity of electricity to a potential difference. A capacitance value is always positive.
3.1.6 continuous duty: A requirement of service that demands operation at a constant load for an indefinite
period of time.
3.1.7 copper-free or low copper content aluminum: Aluminum alloys containing 0.4% or less copper.
3.1.8 current: The rate of transfer of electricity.
3.1.9 CWCMC: See: MC cable.
9NFPA publications are available from Publications Sales, National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101,
Quincy, MA 02269-9101, USA (http://www.nfpa.org/).
10UL standards are available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, USA
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3.1.10 cycle: The complete series of values of a periodic quantity that occurs during a period. (It is one com-
plete set of positive and negative values of an alternating current.)
3.1.11 derating: Lowering of the cable ampacity.
3.1.12 direct current (dc): A unidirectional current in which the changes in polarity are zero or so small that
they may be neglected. (As ordinarily used, the term designates a nonpulsating current.)
3.1.13 discharge resistant cable: Cable that has been deemed to be highly resistant to corona discharge in
accordance with the requirements of NEMA WC 74, subclauses 3.3.2 and 9.16, for discharge resistant
cables.
3.1.14 festooned cable: Flexible cable that is installed in hanging loops to facilitate movement as on a trol-
ley system used to move cargo or equipment as part of a crane or hoisting device.
3.1.15 frequency: The number of periods occurring in unit time of a periodic quantity, in which time is the
independent variable.
3.1.16 hertz (Hz): The unit of frequency, one cycle per second.
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3.1.17 incidental motion: Repeated flexing as listed in Title 46 CFR Subchapter J, clause 111.60-23, and
defined in MC cable with the test in 5.17.14 of this recommended practice.
3.1.18 jacketed cable: Cable with a nonmetallic protective covering.
3.1.19 marine cable: See: shipboard cable, marine.
3.1.20 metal-clad (MC) cable: Continuously corrugated metal-clad cable as defined by Article 334 of the
NEC and UL 1569.
The following definitions apply to the use of continuously corrugated metal (CWCMC) armored cables:
3.1.20.1 flexing, repeated. Items that exceed the average wave motion of one wave every 13 s (4.6 waves
per minute) as defined in API RP 2A-WSD for platforms, or for ships the average revolutions of a ship pro-
peller times the number of blades on the propeller.
NOTE—The repeated flexing test in 5.17.14 of IEEE Std 1580-2001 reflects the actual type of incidental motion that the
cable would be subjected to when installed aboard ship with the cable securely fastened at intervals not exceeding 2 m or
installed in a raceway.
3.1.20.2 movement, excessive. Any motion at less than the bending radius of the cable.
3.1.20.3 twisting. Flexing and bending at less than the bending radius of the cable.
3.1.20.4 vibration, high. Items that exceed the vibration limitations shown in Table 1:
Table 1—Vibration limitations
Frequency range (Hz) Amplitude (mm)
4–15 0.763 ± 0.152
16–25 0.508 ± 0.102
26–33 0.254 ± 0.051
34–40 0.128 ± 0.025
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3.1.21 medium voltage (MV) cable: Medium voltage single or multiphase solid dielectric insulated con-
ductor or cable rated 2001 V or higher as defined by NEC Article 326.
3.1.22 oil-resistant: Ability to withstand exposure to oil as defined by UL 83, Safety Standard for Thermo-
plastic Insulated Wires.
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3.1.23 shipboard cable, marine: Armored or nonarmored cable constructed in accordance with this recom-
mended practice, and certified as “Shipboard Cable, Marine” by a nationally recognized testing laboratory
(NRTL).
3.1.24 sunlight-resistant: Ability to withstand exposure to direct sunlight as defined by UL 62, Flexible
Cord and Fixture Wire.
3.2 Abbreviations and acronyms
ABS American Bureau of Shipping

AHJ Authority having jurisdiction
AWG American Wire Gauge
CDA Copper Development Association
CWCMC Continuous Corrugated Metal Clad
ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association
NRTL Nationally recognized testing laboratory
PE Polyethylene
PVC Polyvinylchloride
USCG United States Coast Guard
4. Government codes, rules, and regulations
Federal regulatory agencies have established certain requirements for the design, installation, and operation
of facilities in marine applications. These requirements may influence the design, installation, and operation
of the electrical systems. The following codes may pertain to offshore oil and gas producing operations and
should be used when applicable:
4.1 Code of federal regulations
a) Title 30, Part 250, Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operation in the Outer Continental Shelf (US Department
of the Interior, Minerals Management Service).
b) Title 33, Subchapter N, Outer Continental Shelf Activities, Parts 140–147 (USCG).
c) Title 46, Shipping Subchapter I-A, Parts 107-108, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (USCG).
d) Title 46, Shipping Subchapter J. Electrical Engineering, Parts 110–113 (USCG).

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5. Cable construction
5.1 Conductors
5.1.1 General
The conductors should be of soft annealed copper wire. All conductors should be tinned or alloy coated
where necessary to ensure compatibility with primary insulation.
5.1.2 Composition
Conductors should be manufactured in accordance with the most current edition of following American
National Standards: ASTM B3, B8, B33, B172, B173, B174, B189, and B496.
Metric conductors meeting IEC 60228 are also allowed.
5.1.3 Stranding
The construction requirements and nominal resistance of standard Class B concentric conductors are found
in Table 10. Combination stranded, compressed stranded to a reduction in diameter of 3% maximum of con-
centric stranded conductors, flexible stranded conductors, or conductors as described in Table 11 may be
substituted for Class B concentric stranded conductors. Compact stranded conductors may not be used in
areas subjected to vibration or flexing.
5.1.4 Separator
Where required to ensure free stripping, a suitable separator tape may be applied to the conductor.
The separator shall be colored or shall be opaque to make the separator clearly distinguishable from the
conductor once the insulation is removed. The color shall be other than copper, silver, green, or green and
yellow and shall be solid, striped, or in some other pattern.
5.2 Conductor shielding
Conductor shielding should be used on conductors of cables rated above 2000 V.
Conductor shielding should be an extruded semiconducting compound to a minimum thickness of

0.305 mm. The semiconducting compound should have an operating temperature equal to or greater than
that of the overlying layer of insulation. It should be firmly bonded to the overlying layer of insulation with
no protrusions into the insulation exceeding 0.254 mm. A semiconducting nonmetallic tape with a minimum
thickness of 0.0635 mm may be used over the conductor and under the extruded semiconducting layer.
Extruded conductor shielding should have a maximum volume resistivity of 100 000 Ω⋅cm at room temper-
ature and at the maximum normal operating temperature of the cable. Extruded conductor shielding should
meet the following requirements when tested according to procedure in UL 1072 or NEMA WC 74.
a) Elongation after air oven at 121 ± 1 °C for 168 hours, minimum 100%
b) Brittleness temperature, not warmer than –10 °C
For discharge resistant cables the conductor shield shall consist of a nonconducting high permittivity
extruded compound as designated in NEMA WC 74, subclauses 3.3.2 and 9.16.
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5.3 Insulation
5.3.1 General
The insulation should be one of the types shown in Table 2. For 5000 V and above, Type E rated at 105 °C
meeting UL 1072 may be used.
Table 2—Insulation types
Max conductor
Insulation-type designation
temperature °C
T PVC Polyvinylchloride 75
T/N PVC/polyamide Polyvinylchloride/nylon 90
E EPR Ethylene propylene rubber 90
X XLPE Cross-linked polyethylene 90
LSE LSEPR Low-smoke, halogen-free ethylene propylene rubber 90
LSX LSXLPO Low-smoke, halogen-free cross-linked polyolefin 90
S Silicone Silicone rubber 100
P XLPO Cross-linked polyolefin 100

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5.3.2 Properties
The physical and electrical properties of Type(s) T, T/N, E, X, LSE, LSX, S, and P insulation materials
should meet the requirements of Table 12, Table 13, or Table 14. The material of the nylon jacket for Type T/
N should additionally meet the requirements of ASTM-D4066 Type VIII. The manufacturer should perform
type tests and periodic testing to ensure insulation materials meet these requirements.
5.3.3 Thickness of insulation
The average thickness of T, T/N, E, X, LSE, LSX, S, and P insulation should not be less than the values given
in Table 15. The minimum thickness at any point should not be less than 90% of the minimum average.
5.4 Insulation shield (5–35 kV shielded cable)
Shielded cable rated 5–35 kV shall contain an insulation shield in accordance with UL 1072.
The insulation shield compound should be free stripping from the underlying insulation. Minimum adhesion
requirements, per UL 1072, shall be maintained.
These cables should contain the metallic shield of 5.18.4, 5.18.5, 5.18.6, and 5.18.7.
5.4.1 Rating of metallic shield
When specified by the user, the metallic shield, or combination of metallic shield and grounding conductors
(optional), shall have sufficient cross-sectional area to carry the ground fault current for the time duration
specified. The ICEA method shall be used for calculating the cross-sectional area.

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5.5 Tapes
Where binder or separator tapes are provided, a polyester film tape or compound-filled tape should be used.
Where a compound-filled tape is used, the tape should be made from cloth treated on one or both sides with
an insulating compound.
5.6 Glass braid
Silicone rubber insulated conductors should be covered with a glass braid with the same coverage as listed in
5.14.2. Silicone insulation requires the glass braid covering the insulation to be coated with a suitable anti-
fraying coating.
5.7 Conductor identification
Conductor identification of distribution and control cables should be an Arabic number plus a number to be
printed on single-colored insulation. Example: “1-ONE,” “2-TWO,” etc. or “1-BLACK,” “2-WHITE,” etc.,
per color code Table 22 or Table 23. The legend shall be repeated at intervals not exceeding 8 cm. The char-
acters shall be clear and legible. Colored insulation may be used as an alternate. If an insulated conductor is
functioning as a grounding conductor (normally not a current carrying conductor) in a distribution system,
then it shall be colored as green or green and yellow.
Conductor identification of signal cable:
a) Pairs should contain one black insulated conductor and one white (or red) insulated conductor. The
pair number should be identified on the pair. Pair numbering should be sequential and start from the
center of the cable.
b) Triads should contain one black insulated conductor, one white insulated conductor, and one red
insulated conductor. The triad number should be identified on the triad. Triad numbering should be
sequential and start from the center of the cable.
5.8 Cabling
Conductors, pairs, triads, or groups of conductors should be cabled in concentric layers (see Table 3).
Table 3—Cable or unit lay
No. of conductors or units Maximum lay length
2 conductors or units 30 × individual conductor or unit diameter
5 or more conductors or units 15 × calculated overall diameter of the outer layer
5.9 Fillers
Fillers should be nonhygroscopic and compatible with other cable components. Fillers may be used, as nec-
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5.10 Composite cables with optical fibers
Cables covered in Clause 5 may include optical fiber members.
5.11 Shielding
When required, instrumentation and signal cables shall contain shielded components, which may consist of
shielding over single conductors, pairs, triads, groups, and/or the completed cable core.
5.11.1 Individually shielded components and overall shielding
5.11.1.1 Shield types and drains
The shielding should consist of either polyester/aluminum tape applied helically with a minimum overlap of
25% or a bare or coated copper braid. Where a polyester/aluminum tape shield is used, a coated copper,
stranded drain wire should be applied in contact with the aluminum side.
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The size of the drain wire should be no smaller than two gauge sizes less than the instrumentation or signal
circuit conductor size.
Where a braided coated or bare copper shield is used, it should be constructed using a minimum of 34 AWG
wire.
5.11.1.2 Shield identification
Cables with individual and overall shielding should be identified as such in accordance with 5.19.1.2.
5.12 Cable jackets
5.12.1 General
The jacket should be thermoplastic Type T (PVC) or TPO (TPPO), thermosetting Type CP (CSPE), CPE, N
(PCP), or L (XLPO) complying with the requirements of Table 16 or Table 17. The manufacturer should
perform type tests and periodic testing to ensure jacket materials meet these requirements. The temperature
rating of a jacket shall be not less than 15 °C lower than the temperature rating of the insulation.
5.12.2 Thickness of overall jacket
The average thickness of the cable jacket is shown in Table 18. The minimum thickness at any point should
not be less than 80% of the average values shown.
5.13 Marker
A durable printing or embossing on the jacket or a marker under the cable jacket should provide cable iden-
tification. Marker material should be suitable for its service. Marking should give the following information
at intervals not exceeding 1 m:
a) Manufacturer
b) Cable designations (see 5.19)
c) Voltage rating
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e) Applicable specification and the year of the standard, e.g., IEEE Std 1580-2001
f) Other information that does not confuse or mislead may be added to the marking (such as the year of
manufacture)
Only cable that is in total conformance with the requirements of this recommended practice should be
marked “IEEE Std 1580-2001.”
5.14 Armor
5.14.1 General
Armor should be basket-weave type braid or continuous corrugated metal. The armor is not to be used as a
shield or ground conductor.
5.14.2 Basket-weave armor
The armor should consist of wire laid closely together, flat and parallel, and forming a basket weave that
should firmly grip the cable. The wire should be 0.32 mm diameter ± 0.01 mm, and should be free from
cracks, splits, or other flaws. The wire should be commercial bronze, aluminum, or tinned copper. The
weave should be either the one over-one under or the two over-two under type. The selection of the number
of ends per carrier and the number of carriers per braider should be such as to produce a basket weave with a
braid angle and coverage within the limits shown in Table 4.
Table 4—Braid angle and coverage
Percent coverage Braid angle

Diameter over jacket
(mm)
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15.25–25.4 88 94 35 60
25.41–38.1 88 94 40 70
38.11–50.8 88 94 45 70
50.81 and larger 88 94 50 80
Where the percent coverage = (2F – F2) 100
and
NPd
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C = number of carriers
D = diameter of cable under armor (mm)
N = number of wires per carrier
P = picks per mm of cable length
The maximum number of ends per carrier should conform to the values shown in Table 5.
Table 5—Maximum ends per carrier
Maximum number of ends per carrier
Cable diameter under armor

One over-one under Two over-two under
(mm)
0–10.16 8 5
10.17–20.32 12 8
20.33–38.1 15 10
38.11 and larger 20 10
5.14.2.1 Aluminum armor
Aluminum armor braid should be aluminum alloy 5154 or an equivalent alloy having a minimum tensile
strength of 350 N/mm2 and a minimum elongation of 2% in 254 mm.
5.14.2.2 Commercial bronze armor
Commercial bronze armor braid should be annealed 90-10 bronze; Copper Development Association (CDA)
alloy number 220.
5.14.2.3 Tin-coated copper armor
Tin-coated copper armor braid should meet the requirements of ASTM B33. An overall sheath is required on
cables with a tin-coated armor.
5.14.2.4 Continuous corrugated metal armor
This armor should be a continuous corrugated metal tube in accordance with the requirements of UL 1569
(Type MC cable). The armor material should be copper free aluminum alloy (containing no more than 0.4%
of copper), commercial bronze, copper, or stainless steel. An overall sheath is required on cables with a con-
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5.15 Overall sheath
Where an overall sheath is applied, the sheath material should be in accordance with the requirements for
cable jackets in 5.12. The overall sheath will increase the cable diameter and weight. An optional separator
may be used over the armor to ensure strippability.
5.16 Dimension and weight tolerances
The dimensional and weight values given in Table B.1 through Table B.16 are for informational purposes
only. As these values vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, a consultation is recommended with individ-
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5.17 Tests on finished cable
Finished cable should be tested in accordance with the requirements shown in Table 6.
Table 6—Performance test requirements
Test categories
Test to be performed Production

Type test Routine test
sample
(TT)a (RT)c
(PST)b
Insulation (Table 12, Table 13, Table 14, X X —
and Table 15)
Jacket (Table 16, Table 17, and Table 18) X Xd —
High voltage (5.17.1) — X X
Partial discharge (5.17.2) — — X
Conductor resistance (5.17.3) — — X
Insulation resistance (5.17.4) — — X
e
Flammability (5.17.5) X X —
Ease of stripping (5.17.6) — X —
Salt water immersion (5.17.7) X — —
Cable immersion in oil (5.17.8) X — —
Pull-through metal plates (5.17.9) X — —
Bending endurance (5.17.10) X — —
Cold bend test (5.17.11) X — —
Cold impact test (5.17.12) (optional) Xf — —
Vibration (5.17.13) Xg — —
Incidental motion (repeated flexing) Xh — —
(5.17.14)
Insulation discharge resistance test X — —
(5.17.15)
aType tests (TT)—Type tests are the minimum initial testing for a manufacturer to determine compliance
with this recommended practice. TT should be qualified by a third party NRTL as meeting this
recommended practice. Unless otherwise specified, TT should be performed on a 3 conductor 6 AWG
cable for power and distribution, 7 conductor 12 or 14 AWG cable for control, and a 7 or 8 pair 18 AWG
for signal cables. Any other cables in their respective cable designation for distribution, control, or signal
that are 23 mm in diameter or larger may also be considered representative. This does not relieve the
manufacturer from ensuring compliance with the test requirements for all cable types and sizes.
bProduction sample tests (PST)—Production sample tests should be performed at the frequency established
in NEMA WC 54 (ICEA T-26-465). Where no frequency is identified for a particular test in NEMA WC
54 (ICEA T-26-465), the testing frequency should be determined by the product certification organization.
cRoutine tests (RT)—Routine tests should be performed on each length of finished cable.
dPST for weatherometer and mechanical water absorption as related to the jacket/sheath shall be done at a
frequency of every three years.
ePST for flammability and when invoked for smoke, acid gas, and toxicity tests as related to the insulation/
jacket/sheath shall be done at a frequency of every three years.
fThis test applies to Transport Canada requirements test at –35 °C cold impact test per clause 4.13 of CSA
22.2 No. 03.
gThis test applies to Type MC (CWCMC) for use in areas of high vibration.
hThis test applies to Type MC (CWCMC) for use in areas of repeated flexing.
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5.17.1 High voltage test
Each reel of finished cable should be tested and successfully withstand for a period of five minutes the high-
voltage ac test potential given in Table 19, as applicable. The ac potential should be applied between conduc-
tor (or conductors) and the metallic sheath, metallic shield, metallic armor, or water as described in 5.17.1.1,
5.17.1.2, 5.17.1.3, or 5.17.1.4. The test should be in accordance with IEEE Std 4.
5.17.1.1 Unshielded or unarmored cable
Each reel of single conductor unshielded or unarmored cable should be immersed in water for at least 6
hours. The ac test potential should be applied between the insulated conductor and the metal water tank or
other electrode immersed in the water if the tank is nonmetallic. For single conductor cables, rated 0–2000 V
manufactured without shield or armor, the spark test requirement of UL 1581, section 900, with the values of
Table 20 may be used in lieu of wet tank testing.
5.17.1.2 Shielded or armored cable
For shielded or armored single conductor cables, the voltage tests should be applied between the conductor
and the shield or armor.
5.17.1.3 Cables having 2 to 5 conductors
For cables having from 2 to 5 conductors, with or without metallic armor, the voltage tests should be applied
in turn between each conductor and all other conductors connected together and to the metal covering, if any.
5.17.1.4 Cables having more than 5 conductors
For cables having more than 5 conductors, the voltage test should be applied as follows:
a) Between all conductors of uneven number in all layers and all conductors of even number in all layers
b) Between all conductors of even layers and all conductors of uneven layers
c) Between the first and last conductors of each layer where there are an uneven number of conductors
5.17.2 Partial discharge test
Shielded cables rated 5 kV and higher should comply with the partial discharge test requirements of UL
1072. This test is not applicable to discharge resistant cables.
5.17.3 Conductor resistance test
Conductor resistance should be measured on finished cable in accordance with the procedures outlined in
UL 1581, section 220, and corrected to 20 °C or 25 °C. Maximum resistance values should be in accordance
with the appropriate standards referenced in 5.1.2.
5.17.4 Insulation resistance test11
Each reel of finished cable should have an insulation resistance measured between each conductor and
ground (metallic sheath, metallic shield, metallic armor, or water).
For single conductor cables rated 0–2000 V manufactured without shield or armor, the insulation resistance
test is not required when spark tested according to the spark test requirement of UL 1581, section 900, with
the values of Table 20 in this recommended practice.
11For a parallel treatment using English units, see Annex C.
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5.17.4.1 Method of test
Compliance with the insulation resistance test is determined in accordance with the method described in
subclause 4.28.2 of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 03 or UL 1581. The insulation resistance constant K for a test
at 15.6 °C is obtained in Table 12, Table 13, or Table 14 for the specific insulation under test.
The current should be measured after one minute with a continuous direct-current potential of not less than
100 V nor more than 500 V, the conductor being negative to ground. If the test for insulation resistance is
carried out in water or air having a temperature different from 15.6 °C, the measured value should be
multiplied by the proper correction factor, M, obtained in Table 21. This factor appears in the formula for
insulation resistivity.
D
R = KMlog 10 ----
d
where
R = Insulation resistivity (MΩ⋅km)

K = insulation resistance constant (from Table 12, Table 13, or Table 14) (MΩ⋅km)
M = Temperature correction factor to 15.6 °C
D = Diameter over the insulation
d = Diameter under the insulation
The factor M should be determined in accordance with the method of 5.17.4.2.
The measured insulation resistivity is related to the measured insulation resistance of the sample under test
by the formula
R = 0.001R meas L
where
R = insulation resistivity (MΩ⋅km)

Rmeas = measured insulation resistance (MΩ)
L = length of the test sample (m)
5.17.4.2 Test procedure for determining the multiplying-factor column for adjusting
insulation resistance
5.17.4.2.1 Samples
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Two samples, conveniently of a No. 14, 12, or 10 AWG solid conductor with a 1.14 mm wall of insulation,
are to be selected as representative of the insulation under consideration. The samples are to be of a length
(at least 60 m) that yields insulation-resistance values that are stable within the calibrated range of the mea-
suring instrument at the lowest water-bath temperature.
5.17.4.2.2 Water bath temperature
The two samples are to be immersed in a water bath equipped with heating, cooling, and circulating facili-
ties. The ends of the samples are to extend at least 60 cm above the surface of the water to reduce electrical
leakage. The samples are to be left in the water at room temperature for 16 hours before adjusting the bath
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5.17.4.2.3 DC Resistance
The dc resistance of the metal conductor is to be measured at applicable intervals of time until the tempera-
ture remains unchanged for at least five minutes. The insulation then is to be considered as being at the tem-
perature of the bath indicated on the bath thermometer.
5.17.4.2.4 Test temperatures
Each of the two samples is to be exposed (5.17.4.2.3 applies) to successive water temperatures of 10.0, 16.1,
22.2, 27.8, and 35.0 °C and returning, 27.8, 22.2, 16.1, and 10.0 °C. Insulation-resistance readings are to be
taken at each temperature after equilibrium is established.
5.17.4.2.5 Plot
The two sets of readings (four readings in all) taken at the same temperature are to be averaged for the two
samples. These four average values and the average of the single readings at 35.0 °C are to be plotted on
semilog paper. A continuous curve (usually a straight line) is to be drawn through the five points. The value
of insulation resistance at 15.6 °C is then to be read from the graph.
5.17.4.2.6 Results
The resistivity coefficient C for a 1 °C change in temperature is to be calculated to two decimal places by
dividing the insulation resistance at 15.0 °C read from the graph by the insulation resistance at 16.0 °C. The
temperature correction factor M required to correct to the standard test temperature of 15.6 °C is then calcu-
lated from the following formula:
( t – 15.6 )
M = C
where
t is the actual test temperature in degrees Celsius.
The columns of Table 21 give M for various values of C and t.
5.17.5 Flammability test
All cable constructions covered in Clause 5 should be flame retardant and should meet IEEE Std 1202-1991.
Cables meeting the flame and smoke requirements of UL 1685, Vertical Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-
Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables (FT4 / IEEE 1202 flame test with optical density check)
may bear the “-LS” (limited smoke) marking. Cable damage height may not exceed 1.5 m as measured from
the lower edge of the burner face and total smoke release may not exceed 150 m2 with a peak rate of smoke
release not to exceed 0.40 m2/s.
Cables designated fire resistant (-FS), in addition to meeting the flame test of IEEE Std 1202-1991, should
also meet the circuit integrity flame test with the equipment of IEC 60331-11 and the procedures of
IEC 60331-21 for cables rated to and including 1000 V; IEC 60331-23 for electric data cable; or IEC 60331-
25 for optical fiber cable.
UL 1581 VW-1 is a requirement for insulated conductors installed as single conductors outside a metallic
enclosure (switchboard, conduit, pipe, electrical box, etc.). Compliance should be determined by testing a
14 AWG or smaller insulated conductor.
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5.17.6 Ease of stripping test
Cable should be tested in accordance with the following procedure:
a) A specimen of multiple conductor cable approximately 38 cm long should have its jacket and filler
material cut using a razor blade or similar instrument.
b) The cut should be longitudinally and vertically down to the insulation for approximately 15 cm.
c) A second cut around the circumference of the cable is to be made at the end of the first cut.
d) The resulting jacket piece is then to be removed by pulling at right angles away from the cable.
When the jacket is removed, the cable core should show no evidence of damage. Remaining parti-
cles, which can be removed by light brushing, are acceptable.
e) A 76 mm length of the insulation should be stripped from a sample length of the finished stranded
conductor and the outer layer of strands opened. When the insulation is removed, there should be no
evidence of insulation compound beneath the outer layer of conductor strands.
5.17.7 Salt water immersion test
Three 1.1 m lengths of cable should be immersed in a 20% (by weight) common salt (sodium chloride) solu-
tion at 60 °C ± 1 °C for 240 hours. The cable should be immersed in a U-bend such that each leg of the U-
bend of the cable is 30 cm above the water.
After immersion in salt water, the cable should comply with the following:
a) The cable should pass the dielectric voltage withstand test described in 5.17.1.
b) The mechanical properties of the jacket or insulation should not be degraded to the point where they
will crack when wound around a mandrel having a diameter equal to nine times the sample overall
diameter.
c) The insulation and jacket should not degrade to the point where either will crack or separate from
the cable during the conditioning or during the testing described in items a) or b) above.
5.17.8 Cable immersion in oil test
Three 1.1 m jacketed lengths of cable should be immersed in IRM 902 oil at 100 °C ± 1 °C for 96 hours or
as an alternative at 60 °C ± 1 °C for 60 days. The cable should be immersed in the oil in a U-bend such that
each leg of the U-bend is 30 cm above the surface of the oil.
After immersion in oil, the cable should comply with the following:
a) The cable should pass the dielectric voltage withstand test described in 5.17.1.
b) The mechanical properties of the jacket or insulation should not be degraded to the point where they
will crack when wound around a mandrel having a diameter equal to nine times the sample overall
diameter.
c) The insulation and jacket should not degrade to the point where either will crack or separate from
the cable during the conditioning or during the testing described in items a) or b) above.

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5.17.9 Pull-through metal plates test
Cable should be tested using the apparatus and procedure described below:
Apparatus
a) The metal plates for the test set up shown in Figure 1 are to be four 150 mm or longer lengths of
12 mm × 100 mm cold rolled steel. Both ends of each length are to be cut perpendicular to the long
surfaces.
b) Three holes of the size given in Table 7 are to be bored through the broad faces of each plate as
shown in Figure 1 (view of broad face). The longitudinal axis of the holes are to be parallel and at an
angle of 15° to the horizontal as shown in the end view, and 38 mm apart. The edges of the hole are
to be reamed sufficiently to remove burrs and rough edges caused by the drilling.
Table 7—Hole diameters for pull-through test
Calculated diameter over finished round cable

Nominal diameter of each hole
or length of major axis of finished flat cable
(mm)
(mm)
0–18.04 28.6
18.05–20.32 31.8
20.33–22.22 34.9
22.23–24.13 38.1
24.14–26.03 41.3
26.04 and larger 1-1/2 times cable OD
An open, rigid metal frame is to be provided on which the four plates are to be supported on edge (broad
faces vertical) at approximately 2.13 m above the floor. The centerlines are to be 406 mm apart and parallel
to one another in a horizontal plane. The plates are to be secured to the frame with all of their holes inclined
in the same direction (longitudinal axis of holes parallel); see the four end views in Figure 1 (top view). The
plates are also to be progressively offset a horizontal distance of 150 mm as also shown in Figure 1, which is
a view looking down from above the plates.
a) A reel of finished cable mounted on a stand should be located so that the distance between the bot-
tom of the cable reel and a line perpendicular to the center of the plates is 2 m. The distance between
the first plate and a line tangent to the coil at the point where the cable comes off the coil is 450 mm.
Upon completion of the period of cooling (24 hours at –10 °C in air), the procedures described in the
following paragraphs are to be carried out immediately.
b) One end of the sample is to be threaded in succession through the holes labeled A, B, C, and D in
Figure 1. As soon as the first part of the sample has been threaded through the four holes, the end of
the sample emerging from hole D (head end) is to be grasped manually so that the cable emerges
from hole D at an angle of about 45° to the vertical. While maintaining this angle, pull 15 m of the
sample entirely through the holes until the end of this sample (tail end) emerges from hole D. The
sample is to be pulled through rapidly, and no effort is to be made to straighten or adjust the sample
except to remove kinks that would prevent the sample from being pulled completely through the four
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Figure 1—Test setup for pull-through metal plates test
c) As soon as the tail end of the sample emerges from hole D, the sample is to be cut to provide a 15 m
length. The head end of this sample is to be threaded in succession through holes E, F, G, and H. The
entire length of the sample is to be pulled through in the manner indicated in the preceding
paragraph.
d) As soon as the tail end of the sample emerges from hole H, the head end of the sample is to be
threaded in succession through holes I, J, K, and L. The entire length of the sample is to be pulled
through in the manner indicated in paragraph b). The overall sample is to be examined visually to
determine if the cable is damaged and the degree of damage.
There should be no damage to the overall covering or jacket to the extent that the parts of the cable underly-
ing the covering or jacket are exposed to view.
5.17.10 Bending endurance test
After a period of 4 hours in a cold chamber at a temperature of –25 °C and while at that temperature, each
sample is to be tightly wound for three turns around a mandrel having a diameter equal to 12 times the over-
all diameter of the specimen. The specimen is to be straightened to its original position, and then bent for
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three turns in the opposite direction and then straightened. This procedure is to be repeated 9 more times for
a total of 10 times.
There should be no evidence of the cable insulation or jacket cracking because of this bending test. The
specimens are then to be subjected to the dielectric withstand test described in 5.17.1. The results of the
dielectric withstand test should meet the requirements specified for that test.
5.17.11 Cold bend test
After a period of 4 hours in a cold chamber at the temperature shown in Table 8 and while at that tempera-
ture, each sample is to be tightly bent 180° around a mandrel having a diameter equal to eight times the over-
all diameter of the specimen. The test should be conducted in accordance with clause 4.12.1 of CSA
Standard C22.2 No. 0.3 or Section 580 of UL 1581.
There should be no evidence of cracking, when examined under normal or corrected to normal vision of the
cable insulation, insulation shield, or jacket as a result of this bending test.
Table 8—Temperature requirements for cold bend test
Test temperature
Cable jacket (°C)
(no higher than)
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CP CSPE –40
N PCP –40
CPE –40
L XLPO –40
TPO TPPO –25
P (integral insulation/jacket) –55
5.17.12 Cold impact (optional)
Cables meeting Transport Canada requirements shall pass a –35 °C cold impact per subclause 4.13 of CSA
C22.2, No. 0.3.
5.17.13 Vibration
Cable that is armored with continuously corrugated metal for use in areas of high vibration shall pass the
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Table 9—Vibration amplitude
Frequency range (Hz) Amplitude (mm)
4–15 0.763 ± 0.152
16–25 0.508 ± 0.102
26–33 0.254 ± 0.051
34–40 0.128 ± 0.025
40–50 0.076 + 0.000 – 0.025
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WARNING
Armored cable (both braided and continuously corrugated) approximately 91 mm in diameter may be
subject to resonance in the range of marine frequencies and should be avoided, where possible.
5.17.14 Incidental motion test
(Repeated flexing as listed in Title 46 CFR, subchapter J, subclause 111.60-23 and defined in Clause 3 of
this recommended practice.)
Cable that is armored with continuously corrugated metal for use in areas of repeated flexing, on fixed or
floating platforms, should pass this test. The apparatus (see Annex A) is comprised of a rocker assembly
mechanism and a cable support fixture. The rocker mechanism is two vertical stanchions 2 m apart on a
common base. Each stanchion is fitted with a set of rollers that provide a cradle configuration to support the
wheels that carry the cable support fixture. The cable support fixture is a suitable metallic conduit 2.25 m
long with two 20-cm long windows cutting away approximately one-half the diameter of the conduit. The far
ends of the windows are 2 m apart and are equidistant from the midpoint of the conduit. The windows align
in the same plane along the axis of the conduit.
The test sample is 2.75 m long, marked to identify 104 cm from the center on each side of the center. The
cable sample is installed into the conduit through the windows. The 104 cm marks are aligned with the 2 m
edges of the conduit to form a catenary outside the conduit. The conduit section containing the cable is filled
with a potting compound to encapsulate and anchor the cable sample in the conduit. The ends of the cable
sample are exposed for voltage termination.
The sample fixture is securely set in the rocker assembly with the axis of the support fixture conduit concen-
tric to the axis of the rocker assembly so the catenary loop hangs vertically into the neutral position.
The drive is a gear-motor with a crank and connecting rod that rotates the sample along the horizontal axis.
The drive mechanism provides motion to the rocker assembly plus and minus 30° from the vertical at 60
cycles per minute. A counter registers each total cycle.
The specimens are to be subjected to the dielectric withstand test described in 5.17.1 prior to starting the test
to assure sample integrity. The results of the dielectric withstand test shall meet the requirements specified
for those tests. The flexibility test will be run for a total of 500 000 cycles with the dielectric test in 5.17.1
performed after every 100 000 cycles. Any failure will result in conclusion of the testing. After 500 000
cycles, the sample shall meet the dielectric test in 5.17.1. The sample will then be dissected. If any deteriora-
tion (cracking or splitting) is found in any of the cable components, the cable fails the test.
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5.17.15 Insulation discharge resistance test
Shielded cable rated 5 kV and higher that is discharge resistant should comply with the requirements of the
insulation corona discharge test prescribed in NEMA WC 74 (ICEA S-93-639) subclause 9.16.
5.18 Basic construction details for various cable types
5.18.1 Halogen free constructions
For halogen-free constructions, Type LSX or LSE insulation with a Type L or TPO jacket/sheath may be
used.
5.18.2 Single conductor 600/1000 V or 2000 V
Single conductor, thermoset or thermoplastic insulated, jacketed, with or without armor or armor and sheath,
600/1000 V (Table B.1 or Table B.3) or 2000 V (Table B.2 or Table B.4).
Construction details are as follows:
1) Stranded copper conductor tin or alloy coated where necessary to ensure compatibility with
insulation
2) Separator tape (optional)
3) Insulation, Type X, E, T, T/N, S, P, LSX, or LSE
4) Jacket, Type T, CP, N, CPE, L, or TPO jacket (optional for Type P with HD thicknesses)
5) Armor (optional)
6) Sheath, Type T, CP, N, CPE, L, or TPO sheath (optional)
5.18.3 Multiconductor 600/1000 V or 2000 V
Multiconductor thermoset or thermoplastic insulated, jacketed with or without armor and armor and sheath,
600/1000 V (Table B.1, Table B.2, or Table B.5) or 2000 V (Table B.2 or Table B.4).
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2) Separator tape (optional)
4) Conductors cabled with fillers, where necessary, to form a round foundation
5) Binder tape, as required
6) Jacket, Type T, CP, N, CPE, L, or TPO jacket
7) Armor (optional)
5.18.4 Single conductor 5 kV–35 kV
Single-conductor, thermoset insulated, jacketed, with or without armor or armor and sheath, 5 kV–35 kV
(Table B.6).

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overlying material
2) Conductor shield of semiconducting extruded compound or tape and extruded compound in
accordance with UL 1072 or NEMA WC 74
3) Insulation, Type X or E with semi-conducting shield in accordance with UL 1072 or NEMA
WC 74
4) Metallic shield, copper tape, or braid
6) Armor (optional)
5.18.5 Single conductor 5 kV–35 kV discharge resistant
Single-conductor, discharge resistant, jacketed, with or without armor or armor and sheath, 5 kV–35 kV
(Table B.6).
overlying material
2) Conductor shield of nonconducting high permittivity extruded compound or tape and extruded
compound in accordance with UL 1072 or NEMA WC 74
3) Insulation, Type E (discharge resistant with semiconducting shield) in accordance with UL
1072 or NEMA WC 74
6) Armor (optional)
5.18.6 Three conductor 5 kV–35 kV
Three-conductor, thermoset insulated, jacketed, with or without armor or armor and sheath, 5 kV–35 kV
(Table B.7).
1) Stranded copper conductors tin or alloy coated where necessary to ensure compatibility with
over-lying materials
2) Conductor shield of semiconducting extruded compound or tape and extruded compound in
accordance with UL 1072 or NEMA WC 74
3) Insulation, Type X or E with semiconducting shield in accordance with UL 1072 or NEMA
WC 74
5) Three conductors cabled with fillers, where necessary, and optional grounding conductors
8) Armor (optional)
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5.18.7 Three-conductor 5 kV–35 kV discharge resistant
Three-conductor, discharge resistant, jacketed, with or without armor or armor and sheath, 5 kV–35 kV
(Table B.7).
1) Stranded copper conductors tin or alloy coated where necessary to ensure compatibility with
over-lying materials
2) Conductor shield of nonconducting high permittivity extruded compound or tape and extruded
compound in accordance with UL 1072 or NEMA WC 74
3) Insulation, Type E (discharge resistant) with semiconducting shield in accordance with
UL 1072 or NEMA WC 74
5) Three conductors cabled with fillers, where necessary, and optional grounding conductors
8) Armor (optional)
5.18.8 Signal cable, twisted pair/triad, 300 or 600/1000 V
Signal cable, twisted pair/triad, thermoset or thermoplastic insulated, jacketed, with or without armor or
armor and sheath, 300 V or 600/1000 V; pairs (Table B.11, Table B.12, Table B.13, Table B.14, or
Table B.16); triads (Table B.15).
1) Stranded conductors, AWG 16, 18, or 20

3) Two/three conductors twisted together to form a pair/triad
4) Component shield, shielded by a coated copper braid or by a polyester supported aluminum foil
tape spirally wrapped in contact with a stranded coated copper drain wire (no smaller than two
conductor sizes below the primary conductor size); minimum thickness polyester 0.0127 mm,
aluminum foil 0.00889 mm (optional)
5) Components cabled with fillers, where necessary, to form a round foundation
7) Optional overall shield, shielded by a coated copper braid or by a polyester supported alumi-
num foil tape spirally wrapped in contact with a stranded coated copper drain wire (no smaller
than two conductor sizes below the primary conductor size); minimum thickness polyester
0.0127 mm, aluminum foil 0.00889 mm (optional)
9) Armor (optional)
5.19 Cable designations
5.19.1 Cable types T, T/N, E, P, X, LSE, LSX, and S
The following cable designations should be used in connection with the cables described in 5.18.1 to 5.18.5
inclusive. The designations are made up of letters and numbers signifying, to the extent shown below, the
service, number of conductors, types of insulation, jacket, armor, and conductor size comprised of the com-
ponents listed in 5.19.1.1–5.19.1.7:
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5.19.1.1 Cable type (service symbol)
“S” Single conductor distribution

“D” Two conductor distribution
“T” Three conductor distribution
“F” Four conductor distribution
“Q” Five conductor distribution
“C” Control cable (1)
“TP” Twisted pair (1)
“TT” Twisted triad (1)
(1) = Insert AWG size of conductors following service symbol for C, TP, and TT.
5.19.1.2 Shielding
No marking Unshielded
“OS” Overall shield
“IS” Individual shield
“IS-OS” Individual and overall shield
“OBS” Overall braid shield
5.19.1.3 Insulation type (2)
“E” Ethylene propylene rubber

“X” Crosslinked polyethylene
“P” Crosslinked polyolefin
“S” Silicone rubber
“LSX” Low smoke, halogen-free crosslinked polyolefin
“LSE” Low smoke, halogen-free ethylene propylene rubber
“T” Polyvinyl chloride
“T/N” Polyvinyl chloride/nylon
(2) = For insulation types E, X, T, T/N, and S where the VW-1 is the option, the letter “V” is added after the
insulation type to indicate compliance with this optional requirement.
5.19.1.4 Jacket type
“T” Polyvinyl chloride

“CP” Chlorosulfonated polyethylene
“N” Polychloroprene (neoprene)
“L” Low smoke, zero halogen crosslinked polyolefin
“TPO” Low smoke, zero halogen thermoplastic polyolefin
“CPE” Thermoset chlorinated polyethylene
5.19.1.5 Armor
No marking Unarmored
“A” Aluminum armor
“B” Bronze armor
“T” Tinned copper armor
“_S” Armor and sheath (3)
“CWCMC” Continuously corrugated metal armor
(3) = Add the type of armor, A, B, or T, before the S.
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5.19.1.6 Size
The wire size is designated for distribution cable by adding a dash (-), followed by the conductor size in
kcmil.
5.19.1.7 Voltage rating
The rated distribution cable voltage is added to the symbol following a dash (-), as follows:
2 000 V 2 kV
5 000 V 5 kV
8 000 V 8 kV
15 000 V 15 kV
25 000 V 25 kV
28 000 V 28 kV
35 000 V 35 kV
The complete type designation should include the following parts:
— Cable type (S, D, T, F, Q, C, TP, TT)

— Shielding designation, if applicable
— Insulation type
— Jacket type
— Armor, if applicable
— “S” if jacket over armor
For Types S, D, T, F, and Q, distribution cables.
Following a dash (-), the conductor size in kcmil.
— DTTB-4 = AWG 14 (4.11 kcmil), two-conductor, polyvinylchloride-insulated, thermoplastic

polyvinyl chloride jacketed, and bronze armored
— SXNA-250 = 250 kcmil, single conductor, cross-linked polyethylene insulated, thermosetting
neoprene jacketed, and aluminum armor
— TPNBS-313 = 3 conductor, 313 kcmil, polyolefin insulation with neoprene jacket, bronze armor, and
overall sheath
Following a second dash (-), the voltage rating:
— TPNBS-313-5KV = 3 conductors, 313 kcmil, polyolefin insulation with neoprene jacket, bronze
armor, and overall sheath, 5 kV.
For Types C, TP, and TT, the number of conductors, pairs or triads, as applicable; the number of conductors
of control, and the number of conductor pairs/triads of signal cable, is added to the cable designation, as
follows:
— C14TCPB-20 = 20 conductor control cable, 14 AWG, thermoplastic-insulated, thermosetting chloro-

sulfonated polyethylene jacketed, and bronze armor
— TP18TNA-10 = 10 twisted pair signal cable, 18 AWG, thermoplastic-insulated, thermosetting neo-
prene jacketed, and aluminum armor
— C14PCP-3 = 3 conductor, 14 AWG, polyolefin insulated, and chlorosulfonated polyethylene jacketed
— TP (OS) 18PNBS-2 = 2 twisted pairs, 18 AWG with polyolefin insulation, overall tape shield and
drain wire, neoprene jacketed, with bronze armor and overall outer sheath

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Table 10—Construction and resistance of standard class B concentric conductors
Class B stranding Maximum dc resistance
Ohms per 1000 ft Ohms per 1000 ft Ohms per km

Conductor at 25 °C at 20 °C at 20 °C
AWG or Number of Wire dia. Conductor
area in mm2
kcmil wires (mils) dia. (in)
circular mils
Bare Coated Bare Coated Bare Coated
640 22 7 10.0 0.32 0.029 15.1 16.9 14.8 16.6 48.6 54.4
1020 20 7 12.6 0.52 0.036 9.51 10.5 9.33 10.3 30.6 33.8
1620 18 7 15.9 0.82 0.046 5.97 6.58 5.86 6.45 19.2 21.2
2580 16 7 19.2 1.31 0.058 4.17 4.56 4.09 4.47 13.4 14.6
4110 14 7 24.2 2.08 0.073 2.68 2.78 2.62 2.73 8.62 8.96
6530 12 7 30.5 3.31 0.092 1.68 1.75 1.65 1.72 5.43 5.64
10 380 10 7 38.5 5.26 0.116 1.06 1.10 1.04 1.08 3.41 3.55
16 510 8 7 48.6 8.37 0.146 0.666 0.693 0.654 0.68 2.14 2.23
20 820 7 7 54.5 10.55 0.164 0.528 0.550 0.518 0.539 1.70 1.77
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26 240 6 7 61.2 13.30 0.184 0.419 0.436 0.411 0.428 1.35 1.40
33 090 5 7 68.8 16.77 0.206 0.332 0.346 0.326 0.339 1.07 1.11
41 740 4 7 77.2 21.15 0.232 0.264 0.274 0.259 0.269 0.848 0.882
52 620 3 7 86.7 26.66 0.260 0.209 0.218 0.205 0.213 0.673 0.700
66 360 2 7 97.4 33.67 0.292 0.166 0.172 0.163 0.169 0.534 0.555
83 690 1 19 66.4 44.47 0.332 0.131 0.136 0.129 0.134 0.423 0.440
105 600 1/0 19 74.5 53.50 0.373 0.104 0.108 0.102 0.106 0.335 0.349
133 100 2/0 19 83.7 67.44 0.419 0.083 0.086 0.0811 0.0843 0.266 0.277
167 800 3/0 19 94.0 85.02 0.470 0.0656 0.068 0.0643 0.0669 0.211 0.219
211 600 4/0 19 105.5 107.20 0.528 0.0520 0.0535 0.0501 0.0525 0.167 0.172
250 000 250 kcmil 37 82.2 126.70 0.575 0.0440 0.0458 0.0432 0.0449 0.142 0.147
300 000 300 kcmil 37 90.0 152.00 0.630 0.0367 0.0381 0.0359 0.0374 0.118 0.123
350 000 350 kcmil 37 97.3 177.30 0.681 0.0314 0.0327 0.0308 0.0321 0.101 0.105
400 000 400 kcmil 37 104.0 203.00 0.728 0.0275 0.0283 0.0270 0.0278 0.0885 0.0911
500 000 500 kcmil 37 116.2 253.30 0.813 0.0220 0.0226 0.0216 0.0222 0.0780 0.0729
600 000 600 kcmil 61 99.2 304.00 0.893 0.0183 0.0191 0.0180 0.0187 0.0590 0.0613
750 000 750 kcmil 61 110.9 380.00 0.998 0.0147 0.0151 0.0144 0.0148 0.0472 0.0486
1 000 000 1000 kcmil 61 128.0 506.70 1.152 0.0110 0.0113 0.0108 0.0111 0.0354 0.0364
1 250 000 1250 kcmil 91 117.2 633.30 1.289 0.00882 0.00904 0.00866 0.00888 0.0283 0.0291
1 500 000 1500 kcmil 91 128.4 760.00 1.412 0.00738 0.00755 0.00725 0.00740 0.0236 0.0243
2 000 000 2000 kcmil 127 125.5 1013.30 1.632 0.00555 0.00565 0.00544 0.00555 0.0177 0.0182
Tolerance for maximum resistance12

Single conductor Rmax = value from Table 10
Multiple conductor cable
One layer of conductors Rmax = value from Table 10 × 1.02
More than one layer of conductors Rmax = value from Table 10 × 1.03
Pairs or other precabled units Rmax = value from Table 10 × 1.04
More than one layer of pairs or other precabled units Rmax = value from Table 10 × 1.05
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Table 11—Construction and resistance of flexible stranded conductors
Nominal stranding Maximum dc resistance

Conductor Ohms per 1000 ft Ohms per 1000 ft Ohms per km
Individual Max
area AWG or Number at 25 °C at 20 °C at 20 °C
strand dia. mm2 conductor
in circular kcmil of wires (in) dia. (in) Bare Coated Bare Coated Bare Coated
mils
1900 18 19 0.0100 0.96 0.049 6.95 7.21 6.82 7.06 22.4 23.2
2601 16 19 0.0117 1.32 0.059 4.27 4.52 4.19 4.43 13.7 14.5
4106 14 19 0.0147 2.08 0.074 2.68 2.85 2.63 2.79 8.63 9.15
6503 12 19 0.0185 3.29 0.093 1.69 1.79 1.66 1.75 5.45 5.74
10 319 10 37 0.0167 5.23 0.113 1.09 1.13 1.07 1.11 3.51 3.63
14 948 8 37 0.0201 7.57 0.136 0.669 0.694 0.656 0.679 2.15 2.23
24 645 6 61 0.0201 12.49 0.175 0.421 0.436 0.413 0.427 1.36 1.40
41 668 4 133 0.0177 21.11 0.258 0.276 0.286 0.271 0.280 0.889 0.918
or 4 105 0.0201
66 140 2 133 0.0223 33.51 0.324 0.169 0.175 0.166 0.171 0.545 0.561
or 2 150 0.0201
84 438 1 209 0.0201 42.79 0.361 0.135 0.140 0.132 0.137 0.433 0.449
107 467 1/0 266 0.0201 54.45 0.407 0.107 0.111 0.105 0.109 0.344 0.358
138 172 2/0 342 0.0201 70.01 0.461 0.0853 0.0885 0.0837 0.0866 0.275 0.284
168 876 3/0 418 0.0201 85.57 0.510 0.0682 0.0702 0.0669 0.0687 0.219 0.225
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214 933 4/0 532 0.0201 108.91 0.575 0.0538 0.0557 0.0528 0.0545 0.173 0.179
260 991 262 646 0.0201 132.25 0.654 0.0444 0.0460 0.0436 0.0450 0.143 0.148
313 916 313 777 0.0201 159.06 0.720 0.0371 0.0384 0.0364 0.0376 0.119 0.123
373 709 373 925 0.0201 189.36 0.785 0.0308 0.0320 0.0302 0.0313 0.0991 0.103
448 451 444 1110 0.0201 227.23 0.860 0.0260 0.0270 0.0255 0.0264 0.0836 0.0866
538 141 535 1332 0.0201 272.68 0.941 0.0216 0.0224 0.0212 0.0219 0.0695 0.0718
642 780 646 1591 0.0201 325.70 1.029 0.0179 0.0186 0.0176 0.0182 0.0577 0.0597
777 315 777 1924 0.0201 393.87 1.132 0.0149 0.0154 0.0146 0.0151 0.0479 0.0495
1 109 008 1111 2745 0.0201 561.94 1.354 0.0102 0.0106 0.0100 0.0104 0.0328 0.0341
NOTE—The total number of wires should be as specified ± 1% providing that the maximum conductor diameter and
conductor resistance does not exceed the values indicated.
Tolerance for maximum resistance13

Single conductor Rmax = value from Table 11
Multiple conductor cable
One layer of conductors Rmax = value from Table 11 × 1.02
More than one layer of conductors Rmax = value from Table 11 × 1.03
Pairs or other precabled units Rmax = value from Table 11 × 1.04
More than one layer of pairs or other precabled units Rmax = value from Table 11 × 1.05
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Table 12—Insulation, electrical, and physical requirements;

Types E, X, S, T, and T/N
Ethylene Cross-linked Polyvinyl Polyvinyl

Insulation material propylene polyethylene Silicone chloride chloride/nylon
rubber rubber
Insulation-type designation E Ea,b X X S T T/N

Voltage rating (V) 0–2000 2001–35 000 0–2000 2001–35 000 0–600 0–600/1000 0–600/1000
Insulation resistance
constant (K) at 15.6 °C 3050 6100 3050 6100 1220 610 610
MΩ⋅km, min
Accelerated water absorption:c
Electrical method 75 °C water:
Dielectric constant after 1 day, 6.0 4.0 6.0 3.5 4.0 10.0 10.0
max
Increase in capacitance, 5.0 3.5 4.0 3.0 10.0 4.0 4.0
max 1–14 days
7 to 14 days 3.0 1.5 2.0 1.5 3.0 2.0 2.0
Stability factor after 14 days, max 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Physical requirements: unaged
Tensile strength, N/mm2,
8.2 4.8 12.5 12.5 5.5 13.8 13.8
min
Elongation at rupture, 150 200 150 250 250 150 150
min, %
Aging requirements: After air
oven test
Temperature (°C) 121 ± 1 121 ± 1 121 ± 1 121 ± 1 200 ± 1 121 ± 1 136 ± 1
Duration (hours) 168 168 168 168 168 168 168
Tensile strength % of unaged, min 75 75 85 75 65 75 75
Elongation at rupture, min, 75 75 60 75 50 65d 65d
% of unaged value
Heat distortion, 121 °C,
max, %
4/0 AWG and smaller — — 30 25 — 25 25
Larger than 4/0 AWG — — 10 15 — 25 25
Mandrel test for nylon jacket — — — — — — no cracks
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NEMA NEMA NEMA NEMA NEMA
Test procedure reference UL 1581 UL 1581
WC 70 WC 74 WC 70 WC 74 WC 57
aIfusing discharge resistant cable insulations, the insulation should meet the requirements of NEMA WC 74 subclause 4.3.2 in lieu
of the values above.
bInsulations for use at 105 °C should meet the requirements of UL 1072 in lieu of the above requirements.
cFor test procedure refer to NEMA WC 57.
dFor 6 AWG and larger, buffed samples, value is 45%.
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Table 13—Insulation, electrical, and physical requirements types LSE and LSX
Low-smoke, halogen-free Low-smoke, halogen-free
Insulation material Ethylene propylene rubber Cross-linked polyolefin
Insulation-type designation LSE LSX
Voltage rating (V) 0–600/1000 0–600/1000
Insulation resistance constant (K) 3050 3050

at 15.6 °C, MΩ⋅km, min
Accelerated water absorption:a

electrical method in 75 °C water:
Dielectric constant, max 10.0 10.0
Increase in capacitance, 10.0 10.0

max 1–14 days
7–14 days 4.0 4.0
Stability factor after 14 days, max 1.0 1.0
Tensile strength, N/mm2, min 8.2 10.3
Elongation at rupture, %, min 150 150
Aging requirements:
after air oven test
Temperature (°C) 121 121
Duration (hours) 168 168
Tensile strength, % of unaged, min 75 80
Elongation at rupture, 75 80
% of unaged value, min
Heat distortion, 121 °C max, %
4/0 AWG and smaller 30 30
Larger than 4/0 AWG 10 10
Acid gas equivalentb
Percent, max 5 2
Smoke index, maxb 45 25
Toxicity index, maxb 1.5 1.5
Halogen content, percent, maxa 0.2 0.2
Hot creep test per ICEA T-28-562
Temperature of air oven 150 °C ± 2 °C 150 °C ± 2 °C
Hot creep elongation, max 50% 50%
Hot creep set, max 5% 5%
VW-1 flame testc pass pass
NEMA test procedure reference NEMA WC 70 NEMA WC 70

aFor test procedures refer to NEMA WC 57, part 7.
bFor test procedures refer to MIL-DTL-24643B.
cFor test procedures refer to UL 1581. Compliance should be determined by testing a 14 AWG or smaller insulated conductor.
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Table 14—Insulation, electrical, and physical requirements for crosslinked

polyolefin insulation (type P), voltage rating 0–2000 V
Insulation resistance constant (K) at 15.6 °C, 3050

MΩ⋅km, min
or MΩ per 1000 ft, min 10 000
Accelerated water absorption:a
Electrical method in 75 °C water:
Dielectric constant, max 6.0
Increase in capacitance, max 1–14 days 3.0
7–14 days 1.5
Stability factor after 14 days, max 0.5
Tensile strength, N/mm2, min 12.5
Elongation at rupture, min, % 250
Aging requirements:
After air oven test temperature (°C) 158 ± 1
Duration (hours) 168
Tensile strength % of unaged, min 90
Elongation at rupture, min % of unaged values 50
Heat distortion, 150 °C, max, % of unaged value
4/0 AWG and smaller 20
Larger than 4/0 AWG 10
Ozone after 24 hours exposure in concentration of .03% by volume at
90 °C ± 2 °Cb no cracks
Set NEMA WC 57 Clause 6.8 except gauge marks 4 in apart 3 specimens not to exceed
tension set of 30%
VW-1 flame testc Pass
Hot creep test per ICEA T-28-562 with following modifications:
Temperature of air oven 175 °C ± 1 °C
Hot creep elongation, max 25%
Hot creep set, max 2%
NEMA test procedure reference NEMA WC 70
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Hot oil resistance
The insulated conductor cable diameter increase (swell) shall not exceed values shown below after the center
30 cm section of a 60 cm length of insulated conductor cable with ends stripped of 5 cm of insulation and
exposed for 100 hours to the following fluids and temperatures:
Fluid Temperature Allowable % swell
IRM 902 150 °C 60
Diesel (fuel) oil 60 °C 60
The hot oil resistance test shall be performed on 12 AWG cable. Swelling should be evaluated no sooner than
24 hours and no later than 48 hours after immersion. The specimens should additionally show no cracks in
insulation following immersion. The insulation should withstand an AC rms potential of 3500 V for five minutes
conducted between conductor and aluminum foil wrapped around insulation.
aFor test procedure refer to NEMA WC57.
bFor test procedures refer to NEMA WC 57 or CSA C22.2 No. 0.3.
cFor test procedures refer to UL 1581. Compliance should be determined by testing a 14 AWG or smaller insulated
conductor.

Table 15—Thickness of extruded insulations
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Std 1580-2001
Type E or X Type LSE or LSX Type P Type S Type T Type T/N
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Phase to (AWG or
(mm2 ) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in)
phase (V) kcmil)
0–300 0.32–0.68 (22–19) 0.38 (0.015) 0.63 (0.025) 0.38 (0.015) 0.88 (0.035) 0.63 (0.025) 0.38 /0.10 (0.015/
0.004)
0.69–1.31 (18–16) 0.50 (0.020) 0.63 (0.025) 0.50 (0.020) 0.88 (0.035) 0.63 (0.025) 0.38/0.10 (0.015/
0.004)
301–1000 0.32– 0.68 (22–19) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 1.14 (0.045) — —
0.69–1.50 (18–15) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 1.14 (0.045) 0.76 (0.030) 0.38/0.10 (0.015/
0.004)
1.51–4.00 (14–11) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045) 0.38/0.10 (0.015/
0.004)
4.01–7.00 (10–9) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 0.76 (0.030) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045) 0.51/0.10 (0.020/
0.004)
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7.01–17.0 (8–5) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045) 1.52 (0.060) 1.52 (0.060) 0.76/0.13 (0.030/
0.005)
17.1–34.0 (4–2) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045) 1.52 (0.060) 1.52 (0.060) 1.02/0.15 (0.040/
0.006)
34.1–107 (1–4/0) 1.40 (0.055) 1.40 (0.055) 1.40 (0.055) 2.03 (0.080) 2.03 (0.080) 1.27/0.18 (0.050/
0.007)

108–254 (213–500) 1.65 (0.065) 1.65 (0.065) 1.65 (0.065) 2.41 (0.095) 2.41 (0.095) 1.52/0.20 (0.060/
0.008)
255–400 (501–777) 2.03 (0.080) 2.03 (0.080) 2.03 (0.080) 2.79 (0.110) 2.79 (0.110 1.78/0.23 (0.070/
0.009)
401–508 (778–1000) 2.03 (0.080) 2.03 (0.080) 2.03 (0.080) 2.79 (0.110) 2.79 (0.110) 1.78/0.23 (0.070/
0.009)
509–1015 (1001-2000) 2.41 (0.095) 2.41 (0.095) 2.79 (0.110) — — —
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Table 15—Thickness of extruded insulations (continued)

Rated Type Type
Conductor Type P
voltage E or X LSE or LSX
Phase to (AWG or

(mm2 ) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in)
phase (V) kcmil)
1001–2000 1.51–7.00 (14–9) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045) 1.14 (0.045)

7.01–34.0 (8–2) 1.40 (0.055) 1.40 (0.055) 1.40 (0.055)
34.1–85.0 (1–3/0) 1.65 (0.065) 1.65 (0.065) 1.65 (0.065)
85.1–107 (4/0) 1.65 (0.065) 1.65 (0.065) 1.65 (0.065)

— — 2.67 (0.105) (HD)
108–254 (213–500) 1.90 (0.075) 1.90 (0.075) 1.90 (0.075)
— — 2.67 (0.105) (HD)
255–400 (501–777) 2.29 (0.090) 2.29 (0.090) 2.29 (0.090)
— — 3.05 (0.120) (HD)
401–508 (778–1000) 2.29 (0.090) 2.29 (0.090) 2.29 (0.090)
— — 3.05 (0.120) (HD)
FOR USE ON SHIPBOARD AND FIXED OR FLOATING PLATFORMS
509–1015 (1001–2000) 2.79 (0.110) 2.79 (0.110) 2.79 (0.110)

— — 3.05 (0.120 (HD)
(HD) Heavy-duty insulation thicknesses should be considered for applications where installations and service conditions are such that the additional mechanical protection is

considered necessary. Heavy-duty (HD) constructions are permitted supplied in single conductor sizes 4/0 AWG and larger for applications as cable external to enclosures for
interconnection purposes. Where HD thicknesses are used on single conductor cables, and the thickness is applied in two layers, both layers of material should be Type P
material.
Std 1580-2001
33
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Type E or X
Std 1580-2001
Rated
Conducor 100% level 133% level
voltage

Phase to (AWG or
(mm2) (mm) (in) (mm) (in)
phase (V) kcmil)
2001–5000 7.01–508 (8–1000) 2.28 (0.090) 2.92 (0.115)

8000 13.3–508 (6–1000) 2.92 (0.115) 3.56 (0.140)
15 000 34.0–508 (2–1000) 4.44 (0.175) 5.46 (0.215)
25 000 42.0–508 (1–1000) 6.60 (0.260) 8.76 (0.345)
28 000 42.0–508 (1–1000) 7.11 (0.280) 8.76 (0.345)
35 000 54.0–508 (1/0–1000) 8.76 (0.345) 10.66 (0.420)
(HD) Heavy-duty insulation thicknesses should be considered for applications where installations and service conditions are such that the additional mechanical protection is
considered necessary. Heavy-duty (HD) constructions are permitted supplied in single conductor sizes 4/0 AWG and larger for applications as cable external to enclosures for
interconnection purposes. Where HD thicknesses are used on single conductor cables, and the thickness is applied in two layers, both layers of material should be Type P
material.

100% and 133% levels per UL 1072 or NEMA WC 74.
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Table 16—Jacket properties; types T, CP, N, and CPE
Thermo-
Thermo- Thermo-
setting Thermo-
plastic setting
Jacket material polyvinyl
chloro- setting
chlorinated
sulfonated neoprene
chloride polyethylene
polyethylene
Jacket type designation Ta CPb Nc CPEc
Physical requirements unaged
Tensile strength, N/mm2, min 10.3 12.5 12.5 12.5
Elongation at rupture, min % 100 300 300 300
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For 60 °C rated jacket, aging requirements:
After air oven at °C 100 ± 1 100 ± 1 100 ± 1 100 ± 1
Hours 120 168 168 168
Tensile strength, % of unaged, min 85 85 50 85
Elongation at rupture, % of unaged, min 60 65 50 55
Hours 240 168 240 168
Hours 168 168 240 168
Tensile strength, % of unaged, min 85 85 6.2 N/mm2 d 85
Elongation at rupture, % of unaged, min 60 65 50%d 55
After oil immersion at °C 70 ± 1 121 ± 1 121 ± 1 121 ± 1
Hours 4 18 18 18
e
After weatherometer aging: 80 80 80 80
Tensile strength, % of unaged, min
Elongation at rupture, % of unaged, 80 80 80 80
min
Heat distortion 121 °C ±, max % 50 — — —
Heat shock, 121 °C ± 1 °C no cracks — — —
Mechanical water absorption,
mg/cm2, max 3.88 15.5 20.2 20.2
Tear, N/mm, minf 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1
aFor test procedures refer to NEMA WC 57.
bFor test procedures refer to NEMA WC 70.
cFor test procedures refer to NEMA WC 70 for 0–2000 V or NEMA WC 74 for 2001 V and greater.
dActual values, not retention of unaged values.
eFor test procedures refer to UL 62 or ASTM G23-69 type D.
fFor test procedures refer to ASTM D470.

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Table 17—Low-smoke, halogen-free jacket properties:

types L (XLPO) and TPO (TPPO)
Thermosetting
Thermoplastic
Jacket material cross-linked
polyolefin (TPPO)
polyolefin (XLPO)
Jacket type designation L TPO
Physical requirements
Unaged:
Tensile strength, N/mm2, min 8.9 9.6
Elongation at rupture, min % 160 100
Aging requirements: after air oven at
Temperature (°C) 121 ±1 100 ± 1
Tensile strength, % of unaged, min 60 75
Elongation at rupture, % of unaged, min 60 60
After oil immersion (ASTM No. 2 or IRM 902)
Temperature (°C) 121 ± 1 70 ± 1
Tensile strength, % retention 50 60
Elongation, % retention 50 60
Heat distortion (°C) at 121 ± 1 90 ± 1
Max % 30 25
Weatherometera Pass Pass
Acid gas equivalent, % maxb 2 2
Halogen content, % maxc 0.2 0.2
Smoke index, maxb 25 25
Toxicity index, maxb 5 5
Hot creep test per ICEA T-28-562 with

following modifications:
Temperature of air oven (°C) 200 ± 2
Hot creep elongation, max 25% —
Hot creep set, max 5% —
Tear, N/mm, mind 6.1 6.1
NEMA test procedure reference NEMA WC 57, Part 7 NEMA WC 57, Part 7
aFor test procedure refer to UL 1581.
bFor test procedure refer to MIL-DTL- 24643B.
cFor test procedures refer to NEMA WC 57.
dFor test procedure, refer to ASTM D470.

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Table 18—Thickness of jackets
Calculated diameter of cable Jacket thickness

under jacket minimum average
(mm) (mm)
0–10.79 1.14a
10.80–17.78 1.52
17.79–38.10 2.03
38.11–63.50 2.79
63.51 and larger 3.56

a1.52 mm is optional for a heavy-duty jacket. Minimum point is 80% of minimum
average wall.
Table 19—High-voltage ac test potentials; types E, S, X, T, T/N, LSE, LSX, and P cables
Test potentials (V)
301–600/ 1001– 2001–5000

0–300 V
1000 V 2000 V V
Nonshielded
Conductor AWG or circular mil
22–19 1.5 1.5 — —
18–15 1.5 1.5 — —
14–9 — 3.5 5.5 —
8–2 — 5.5 7.0 13.0
1–4/0 — 7.0 8.0 13.0
250 000–525 000 — 8.0 9.5 13.0

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Shielded cable, rated at 5000 V 8000 V 15 000 V 25 000 V 28 000 V 35 000V
8 13.0 — — — — —
6–2 13.0 18.0 27.0 — — —
1 13.0 18.0 27.0 38.0 42.0 —
1/0 and larger 13.0 18.0 27.0 38.0 42.0 49.0

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Table 20—AC spark test voltage
Cable voltage rating 0–300 V 301–600/1000 V 1001/2000 V
Conductor
mm2 AC spark test voltage (kV)
AWG or kcmil
22–20 0.32–0.52 1.75 — —
19–16 0.53–1.31 1.75 7.5 —
15–10 1.32–5.26 1.75 7.5 10.0
9–8 5.27–8.38 — 10.0 12.5
7–2 8.39–31.3 — 10.0 12.5
1–4/0 1.4 –107.0 — 12.5 15.0
250–500 107.1– 254.0 — 15.0 17.5
501–1000 254.1–508.0 — 17.5 20.0
1001–2000 508.1–1015.0 — 20.0 22.5

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Table 21—Temperature correction factor M a for adjusting insulation resistance

to 15.6 °C
Resistivity coefficient C (see 5.17.4.2.6)

Temp
(°C) 1.02 1.04 1.06 1.08 1.10 1.12 1.14 1.16 1.18 1.20 1.22
5.0 0.81 0.66 0.54 0.44 0.36 0.30 0.25 0.21 0.17 0.14 0.12
6.0 0.83 0.69 0.57 0.48 0.40 0.34 0.28 0.24 0.20 0.17 0.15
7.0 0.84 0.71 0.61 0.52 0.44 0.38 0.32 0.28 0.24 0.21 0.18
8.0 0.86 0.74 0.64 0.56 0.48 0.42 0.37 0.32 0.28 0.25 0.22
9.0 0.88 0.77 0.68 0.60 0.53 0.47 0.42 0.38 0.34 0.30 0.27
10.0 0.90 0.80 0.72 0.65 0.59 0.53 0.48 0.44 0.40 0.36 0.33
11.0 0.91 0.83 0.76 0.70 0.65 0.59 0.55 0.51 0.47 0.43 0.40
12.0 0.93 0.87 0.81 0.76 0.71 0.66 0.62 0.59 0.55 0.52 0.49
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13.0 0.95 0.90 0.86 0.82 0.78 0.74 0.71 0.68 0.65 0.62 0.60
14.0 0.97 0.94 0.91 0.88 0.86 0.83 0.81 0.79 0.77 0.75 0.73
15.0 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.91 0.91 0.90 0.89
15.6 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
16.0 1.01 1.02 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.08
17.0 1.03 1.06 1.08 1.11 1.14 1.17 1.20 1.23 1.26 1.29 1.32
18.0 1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.26 1.31 1.37 1.43 1.49 1.55 1.61
19.0 1.07 1.14 1.22 1.30 1.38 1.47 1.56 1.66 1.76 1.86 1.97
20.0 1.09 1.19 1.29 1.40 1.52 1.65 1.78 1.92 2.07 2.23 2.40
21.0 1.11 1.24 1.37 1.52 1.67 1.84 2.03 2.23 2.44 2.68 2.93
22.0 1.14 1.29 1.45 1.64 1.84 2.07 2.31 2.59 2.88 3.21 3.57
23.0 1.16 1.34 1.54 1.77 2.02 2.31 2.64 3.00 3.40 3.85 4.36
24.0 1.18 1.39 1.63 1.91 2.23 2.59 3.01 3.48 4.02 4.63 5.31
25.0 1.20 1.45 1.73 2.06 2.45 2.90 3.43 4.04 4.74 5.55 6.48
26.0 1.23 1.50 1.83 2.23 2.69 3.25 3.91 4.68 5.59 6.66 7.91
27.0 1.25 1.56 1.94 2.40 2.96 3.64 4.45 5.43 6.60 7.99 9.65
28.0 1.28 1.63 2.06 2.60 3.26 4.08 5.08 6.30 7.79 9.59 11.77
29.0 1.30 1.69 2.18 2.80 3.59 4.57 5.79 7.31 9.19 11.51 14.36
30.0 1.33 1.76 2.31 3.03 3.95 5.11 6.60 8.48 10.84 13.81 17.52
31.0 1.36 1.83 2.45 3.27 4.34 5.73 7.52 9.83 12.79 16.57 21.38
32.0 1.38 1.90 2.60 3.53 4.77 6.41 8.58 11.41 15.10 19.89 26.08
33.0 1.41 1.98 2.76 3.82 5.25 7.18 9.78 13.23 17.81 23.86 31.82
34.0 1.44 2.06 2.92 4.12 5.78 8.05 11.14 15.35 21.02 28.64 38.82
35.0 1.47 2.14 3.10 4.45 6.35 9.01 12.70 17.80 24.80 34.36 47.36
aCalculated from the formula M = C (t – 60) in which C is determined as described in 5.17.4 and t is the temper-
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Table 22—Color code (NEMA WC 57 Table E-1)

Conductor Base Tracer Tracer Conductor Base Tracer Tracer
number color color color number color color color
1 Black 45 White Black Blue
2 White 46 Red White Blue
3 Red 47 Green Orange Red
4 Green 48 Orange Red Blue
5 Orange 49 Blue Red Orange
6 Blue 50 Black Orange Red
7 White Black 51 White Black Orange
8 Red Black 52 Red Orange Black
9 Green Black 53 Green Red Blue
10 Orange Black 54 Orange Black Blue
11 Blue Black 55 Blue Black Orange
12 Black White 56 Black Orange Green
13 Red White 57 White Orange Green
14 Green White 58 Red Orange Green
15 Blue White 59 Green Black Blue
16 Black Red 60 Orange Green Blue
17 White Red 61 Blue Green Orange
18 Orange Red 62 Black Red Blue
19 Blue Red 63 White Orange Blue
20 Red Green 64 Red Black Blue
21 Orange Green 65 Green Orange Blue
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22 Black White Red 66 Orange White Red
23 White Black Red 67 Blue White Red
24 Red Black White 68 Black Green Blue
25 Green Black White 69 White Green Blue
26 Orange Black White 70 Red Green Blue
27 Blue Black White 71 Green White Red
28 Black Red Green 72 Orange Red Black
29 White Red Green 73 Blue Red Black
30 Red Black Green 74 Black Orange Blue
31 Green Black Orange 75 Red Orange Blue
32 Orange Black Green 76 Green Red Black
33 Blue White Orange 77 Orange White Green
34 Black White Orange 78 Blue White Green
35 White Red Orange 79 Red White Orange
36 Orange White Blue 80 Green White Orange
37 White Red Blue 81 Blue Black Green
38 Black White Green 82 Orange White
39 White Black Green 83 Green Red
40 Red White Green 84 Black Green
41 Green White Blue 85 White Green
42 Orange Red Green 86 Blue Green
43 Blue Red Green 87 Black Orange
44 Black White Blue 88 White Orange

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Table 22—Color code (NEMA WC 57 Table E-1) (continued)

Conductor Base Tracer Tracer Conductor Base Tracer Tracer
number color color color number color color color
89 Red Orange 109 Blue Yellow
90 Green Orange 110 Black Yellow Red
91 Blue Orange 111 White Yellow Red
92 Black Blue 112 Green Yellow Red
93 White Blue 113 Orange Yellow Red
94 Red Blue 114 Blue Yellow Red
95 Green Blue 115 Black Yellow White
96 Orange Blue 116 Red Yellow White
97 Yellow 117 Green Yellow White
98 Yellow Black 118 Orange Yellow White
99 Yellow White 119 Blue Yellow White
100 Yellow Red 120 Black Yellow Green
101 Yellow Green 121 White Yellow Green
102 Yellow Orange 122 Red Yellow Green
103 Yellow Blue 123 Orange Yellow Green
104 Black Yellow 124 Blue Yellow Green
105 White Yellow 125 Black Yellow Blue
106 Red Yellow 126 White Yellow Blue
107 Green Yellow 127 Red Yellow Blue
108 Orange Yellow
Table 23—Color code without white and green (NEMA WC 57 Table E-2)
Conductor number Base color Tracer color

1 Black
2 Red
3 Blue
4 Orange
5 Yellow
6 Brown
7 Red Black
8 Blue Black
9 Orange Black
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13 Blue Red
14 Orange Red
15 Yellow Red
16 Brown Red
17 Black Blue
18 Red Blue
19 Orange Blue
20 Yellow Blue
21 Brown Blue

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Table 23—Color code without white and green (NEMA WC 57 Table E-2) (continued)
Conductor number Base color Tracer color

22 Black Orange
23 Red Orange
24 Blue Orange
25 Yellow Orange
26 Brown Orange
27 Black Yellow
28 Red Yellow
29 Blue Yellow
30 Orange Yellow
31 Brown Yellow
32 Black Brown
33 Red Brown
34 Blue Brown
35 Orange Brown
36 Yellow Brown
NOTE—If an insulated conductor is functioning as a grounding conductor
(normally not a current carrying conductor), then it shall be identified as
green or green and yellow. The grounding conductor is not counted in the
number of conductors in the cable and is designated as: X/C W Z
INSULATED GROUNDS.
Where
X is the number of conductors excluding the insulated grounding
conductor.
Z is the number of grounding conductors.
6. Cable application and installation
For cable application and installation guidelines refer to API RP14F or API RP14FZ, as applicable, for fixed
and floating offshore platforms and IEEE Std 45 for shipboard. Other cables not listed in this document are
provided in API RP14F, API RP14FZ, and IEEE Std 45.
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Annex A
(informative)
Repeated flexing test equipment
Figure A.1—Front view with cable support detail
Figure A.2—Motion mechanism detail
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Annex B
(informative)
Typical cable dimensions and weights
Table B.1—Typical dimensions and weights; single-, two-, three-, and four-conductor
600/1000 V; Type E, X, S, LSE, LSX, and T distribution cables
Unarmored Armored Armored and sheathed
Approx. Approx. Approx.

Number of AWG Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
weight weight weight
conductors /kcmil (in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 14 0.22 32 0.28 45 0.38 77
1 12 0.24 42 0.30 55 0.40 89
1 10 0.27 58 0.33 74 0.43 111
1 8 0.33 87 0.39 105 0.49 147
1 6 0.36 121 0.42 142 0.52 187
1 4 0.41 177 0.47 201 0.60 268
1 2 0.47 261 0.53 288 0.66 363
1 1 0.57 348 0.63 379 0.75 459
1 1/0 0.61 423 0.67 456 0.79 540
1 2/0 0.66 519 0.72 554 0.88 678
1 3/0 0.71 635 0.77 672 0.93 803
1 4/0 0.77 781 0.83 821 0.99 962
1 250 0.88 954 0.94 999 1.11 1167
1 300 0.93 1122 0.99 1169 1.16 1345
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1 350 0.98 1289 1.04 1339 1.21 1524

1 400 1.03 1453 1.09 1506 1.26 1698
1 500 1.11 1783 1.17 1839 1.34 2045
1 600 1.22 2136 1.28 2201 1.45 2425
1 750 1.33 2628 1.39 2699 1.56 2941
1 1000 1.48 3440 1.54 3518 1.77 3884
2 14 0.36 72 0.42 93 0.52 138
2 12 0.40 95 0.46 116 0.59 182
2 10 0.46 134 0.52 161 0.65 235
2 8 0.61 217 0.67 250 0.80 342
2 6 0.67 312 0.73 347 0.90 480
2 4 0.77 440 0.83 480 1.00 630
2 2 0.93 685 0.99 732 1.16 908
2 1 1.05 847 1.11 900 1.28 1095
2 1/0 1.13 1020 1.19 1076 1.36 1285

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600/1000 V; Type E, X, S, LSE, LSX, and T distribution cables (continued)

(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
2 2/0 1.23 1230 1.29 1295 1.46 1521
2 3/0 1.33 1489 1.39 1560 1.56 1802
2 4/0 1.45 1821 1.51 1897 1.75 2274
2 250 1.59 2157 1.65 2240 1.89 2650
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2 300 1.76 2660 1.82 2754 2.05 3183

2 350 1.86 3031 1.92 3131 2.15 3583
2 400 1.96 3442 2.02 3548 2.25 4022
2 500 2.12 4193 2.18 4307 2.41 4816
2 600 2.34 5015 2.40 5142 2.63 5700
2 750 2.56 6106 2.62 6249 2.91 7022
3 14 0.38 93 0.44 114 0.57 177
3 12 0.42 123 0.48 147 0.61 215
3 10 0.49 176 0.55 203 0.68 280
3 8 0.65 290 0.71 323 0.88 453
3 6 0.72 409 0.78 446 0.94 578
3 4 0.82 591 0.88 634 1.05 793
3 2 0.99 903 1.05 953 1.22 1139
3 1 1.12 1138 1.18 1194 1.35 1401
3 1/0 1.21 1379 1.27 1444 1.44 1666
3 2/0 1.32 1693 1.38 1764 1.55 2004
3 3/0 1.43 2093 1.49 2169 1.65 2412
3 4/0 1.56 2553 1.62 2636 1.85 3020
3 250 1.77 3114 1.83 3208 2.06 3640
3 300 1.88 3666 1.94 3766 2.17 4222
3 350 1.99 4218 2.05 4324 2.28 4804
3 400 2.09 4776 2.15 4887 2.39 5412
3 500 2.27 5850 2.33 5973 2.56 6515
3 600 2.51 7015 2.57 7153 2.86 7912
3 750 2.81 8797 2.87 8953 3.16 9796
4 14 0.42 117 0.48 141 0.60 203
4 12 0.46 156 0.52 183 0.65 257
4 10 0.57 241 0.63 272 0.75 352
4 8 0.71 361 0.77 398 0.94 538
4 6 0.79 523 0.85 563 1.01 707
4 4 0.95 805 1.01 852 1.18 1032
4 2 1.09 1174 1.15 1230 1.32 1433
4 1 1.24 1485 1.30 1550 1.47 1777

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600/1000 V; Type E, X, S, LSE, LSX, and T distribution cables (continued)

(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
4 1/0 1.34 1814 1.40 1885 1.56 2113
4 2/0 1.46 2224 1.52 2302 1.75 2664
4 3/0 1.58 2719 1.64 2802 1.87 3192
4 4/0 1.79 3434 1.85 3528 2.08 3964
4 250 1.96 4058 2.02 4164 2.25 4638
4 350 2.20 5506 2.26 5622 2.49 6148
4 400 2.32 6242 2.38 6369 2.61 6922
4 500 2.51 7664 2.57 7802 2.87 8588
4 600 2.84 9357 2.90 9513 3.20 10 395
4 750 3.11 11 506 3.17 11 682 3.46 12 609
NOTE—Cables with Type T, S, LSE, and LSX insulated conductors will vary from those shown.
These values are for reference purposes only and should not be construed as requirements. Dimensions are based on
the use of Class B conductors. Weights of armored constructions are based on aluminum braid armor. It is
recommended that the user/specifier contact the manufacturer for manufacturer specific values.
2000 V; Type E and X distribution cables

Number of AWG/ Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
conductors kcmil size (in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 14 0.25 37 0.31 50 0.41 85
1 12 0.27 48 0.33 64 0.43 101
1 10 0.30 63 0.36 79 0.46 119
1 8 0.35 91 0.41 109 0.51 153
1 6 0.38 127 0.44 148 0.57 211
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1 4 0.43 183 0.49 207 0.62 276
1 2 0.49 268 0.55 295 0.68 372
1 1 0.59 356 0.65 387 0.77 469
1 1/0 0.63 432 0.69 465 0.81 552
1 2/0 0.68 527 0.74 562 0.90 688
1 3/0 0.73 645 0.79 682 0.95 816
1 4/0 0.79 792 0.85 832 1.01 976
1 250 0.90 966 0.96 1011 1.13 1182
1 300 0.95 1134 1.01 1181 1.18 1361
1 350 1.00 1302 1.06 1352 1.23 1540

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2000 V; Type E and X distribution cables (continued)

(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 400 1.05 1469 1.11 1522 1.28 1717
1 500 1.13 1798 1.19 1854 1.36 2063
1 600 1.24 2153 1.30 2218 1.47 2445
1 750 1.35 2646 1.41 2717 1.58 2962
1 1000 1.50 3460 1.56 3538 1.79 3910
2 14 0.42 82 0.48 106 0.61 174
2 12 0.46 108 0.52 135 0.65 209
2 10 0.55 162 0.61 191 0.74 276
2 8 0.65 229 0.71 262 0.88 392
2 6 0.71 326 0.77 363 0.94 503
2 4 0.81 453 0.87 496 1.04 652
2 2 0.97 702 1.03 752 1.20 935
2 1 1.09 864 1.15 920 1.32 1123
2 1/0 1.17 1041 1.23 1103 1.40 1318
2 2/0 1.27 1249 1.33 1317 1.50 1549
2 3/0 1.37 1512 1.43 1586 1.60 1834
2 4/0 1.49 1844 1.55 1922 1.79 2308
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2 250 1.63 2182 1.69 2268 1.93 2687

2 300 1.80 2688 1.86 2782 2.09 3220
2 350 1.90 3062 1.96 3162 2.19 3622
2 400 2.00 3473 2.06 3579 2.29 4061
2 500 2.16 4227 2.22 4341 2.45 4859
2 600 2.38 5053 2.44 5167 2.67 5733
2 750 2.60 6146 2.66 6260 2.95 7044
3 12 0.49 141 0.55 168 0.68 245
3 10 0.59 211 0.65 242 0.77 324
3 8 0.69 303 0.75 338 0.92 475
3 4 0.91 648 0.97 695 1.14 868
3 2 1.04 933 1.10 986 1.27 1180
3 1 1.17 1168 1.23 1230 1.40 1445
3 1/0 1.25 1404 1.31 1469 1.48 1698
3 2/0 1.36 1714 1.42 1788 1.59 2035
3 4/0 1.60 2580 1.66 2663 1.89 3057
3 250 1.81 3146 1.87 3243 2.10 3683
3 300 1.92 3698 1.98 3801 2.21 4265
3 350 2.03 4252 2.09 4360 2.32 4849
3 400 2.14 4833 2.20 4947 2.43 5460

IEEE
2000 V; Type E and X distribution cables (continued)

(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
3 500 2.31 5890 2.37 6004 2.60 6555
3 600 2.55 7060 2.61 7174 2.90 7944
3 750 2.85 8847 2.91 8961 3.20 9815
4 14 0.49 131 0.55 158 0.67 228
4 10 0.64 261 0.70 294 0.83 390
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4 8 0.76 381 0.82 421 0.99 569

4 4 1.00 831 1.06 881 1.22 1056
4 2 1.14 1205 1.20 1261 1.37 1472
4 1 1.29 1516 1.35 1584 1.52 1819
4 1/0 1.38 1840 1.44 1914 1.61 2164
4 2/0 1.51 2260 1.57 2340 1.80 2714
4 3/0 1.63 2762 1.69 2848 1.92 3248
4 4/0 1.83 3463 1.89 3560 2.13 4025
4 250 2.00 4091 2.06 4197 2.29 4679
4 300 2.12 4812 2.18 4926 2.42 5458
4 350 2.25 5562 2.31 5676 2.54 6214
4 400 2.37 6302 2.43 6416 2.66 6980
4 500 2.56 7729 2.62 7843 2.91 8616
4 600 2.89 9433 2.95 9547 3.24 10 412
4 750 3.16 11 587 3.22 11 701 3.51 12 642
NOTE—These values are for reference purposes only and should not be construed as requirements. Dimensions are
based on the use of Class B conductors. Weights of armored constructions are based on aluminum braid armor. It is
600/1000 V; Type T/N distribution cables

Number of Approx. Approx. Approx.
conductors AWG/ Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
kcmil size (in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 14 0.21 31 0.27 44 0.37 74
1 12 0.23 41 0.29 54 0.39 87
1 10 0.26 58 0.32 74 0.42 110
1 8 0.32 90 0.38 108 0.48 149
1 6 0.34 123 0.40 141 0.50 184
1 4 0.42 188 0.48 212 0.61 280

IEEE
600/1000 V; Type T/N distribution cables (continued)

(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 1 0.58 364 0.64 395 0.76 476
1 1/0 0.63 440 0.69 473 0.81 560
1 2/0 0.67 536 0.73 571 0.89 696
1 3/0 0.73 653 0.79 690 0.95 824
1 4/0 0.79 801 0.85 841 1.01 985
1 250 0.89 977 0.95 1022 1.12 1192
1 300 0.96 1163 1.02 1213 1.19 1394
1 350 1.00 1315 1.06 1365 1.23 1553
1 400 1.05 1505 1.11 1558 1.28 1753
1 500 1.13 1811 1.19 1867 1.36 2076
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1 600 1.24 2225 1.30 2290 1.47 2517

1 750 1.34 2686 1.40 2757 1.57 3001
1 1000 1.49 3530 1.55 3608 1.78 3978
2 14 0.34 68 0.40 86 0.50 129
2 12 0.38 94 0.44 115 0.57 178
2 10 0.44 134 0.50 158 0.63 228
2 8 0.59 223 0.65 254 0.78 343
2 6 0.63 316 0.69 349 0.82 444
2 4 0.79 463 0.85 503 1.02 656
2 2 0.95 711 1.01 758 1.18 938
2 1 1.07 881 1.13 937 1.30 1137
2 1/0 1.17 1058 1.23 1120 1.40 1335
2 2/0 1.25 1266 1.31 1331 1.48 1560
2 3/0 1.37 1529 1.43 1603 1.60 1851
2 4/0 1.49 1863 1.55 1941 1.79 2327
2 250 1.61 2203 1.67 2289 1.91 2703
2 300 1.82 2748 1.88 2845 2.11 3287
2 350 1.90 3088 1.96 3188 2.19 3648
2 400 2.00 3548 2.06 3654 2.29 4136
2 500 2.16 4254 2.22 4368 2.45 4886
2 600 2.38 5201 2.44 5331 2.67 5897
2 750 2.58 6226 2.64 6369 2.93 7147
3 12 0.40 122 0.46 143 0.59 209
3 10 0.47 177 0.53 204 0.65 272
3 8 0.63 300 0.69 333 0.81 420
3 6 0.67 411 0.73 446 0.90 579
3 4 0.89 664 0.95 709 1.11 868

IEEE
600/1000 V; Type T/N distribution cables (continued)

(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
3 2 1.02 949 1.08 1002 1.24 1181
3 1 1.15 1197 1.21 1256 1.37 1454
3 1/0 1.25 1429 1.31 1494 1.48 1723
3 2/0 1.34 1743 1.40 1814 1.57 2058
3 3/0 1.47 2145 1.53 2223 1.76 2587
3 4/0 1.60 2608 1.66 2691 1.89 3085
3 250 1.79 3181 1.85 3275 2.08 3711
3 300 1.94 3783 2.00 3886 2.23 4355
3 350 2.03 4292 2.09 4400 2.32 4889
3 400 2.14 4944 2.20 5058 2.43 5571
3 500 2.31 5930 2.37 6057 2.60 6608
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3 600 2.55 7283 2.61 7421 2.90 8191
3 750 2.83 8972 2.89 9128 3.18 9976
4 14 0.39 108 0.45 129 0.58 193
4 12 0.44 155 0.50 179 0.63 249
4 10 0.51 223 0.57 252 0.70 332
4 8 0.69 377 0.75 412 0.92 549
4 6 0.74 532 0.80 569 0.97 714
4 4 0.97 846 1.03 896 1.20 1079
4 2 1.12 1230 1.18 1286 1.35 1493
4 1 1.26 1546 1.32 1614 1.49 1844
4 1/0 1.38 1873 1.44 1947 1.61 2197
4 2/0 1.48 2288 1.54 2366 1.77 2732
4 3/0 1.63 2795 1.69 2881 1.92 3281
4 4/0 1.83 3500 1.89 3597 2.13 4062
4 250 1.98 4142 2.04 4248 2.27 4726
4 300 2.15 4942 2.21 5056 2.44 5572
4 350 2.25 5616 2.31 5735 2.54 6273
4 400 2.37 6450 2.43 6580 2.66 7144
4 500 2.56 7782 2.62 7925 2.91 8698
4 600 2.89 9730 2.95 9889 3.24 10 754
4 750 3.13 11 731 3.19 11 907 3.49 2873

IEEE
Table B.4—Typical dimensions and weights; single conductor 2000 V;

Type P distribution cables

Conductor
size in Approx. Approx. Approx.
Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
AWG or weight weight weight
(in) (in) (in)
kcmil (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
18 0.143 16 0.193 29 0.324 38
16 0.153 18 0.203 32 0.334 42
14 0.168 25 0.218 45 0.349 60
12 0.187 32 0.237 58 0.368 80
10 0.207 51 0.257 93 0.388 127
8 0.255 71 0.305 116 0.436 159
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6 0.295 108 0.345 155 0.476 204
4 0.377 173 0.427 230 0.558 296
2 0.443 242 0.493 303 0.624 366
1 0.484 335 0.534 406 0.665 468
1/0 0.548 420 0.598 494 0.729 571
2/0 0.615 494 0.665 579 0.796 662
3/0 0.663 734 0.713 776 0.886 900
4/0 0.729 820 0.779 889 0.952 1036
262 kcmil 0.888 945 0.938 1147 1.111 1295
313 kcmil 0.954 1113 1.004 1332 1.177 1491
373 kcmil 1.018 1419 1.068 1576 1.241 1741
444 kcmil 1.094 1578 1.144 1816 1.317 1992
535 kcmil 1.212 1976 1.262 2246 1.435 2425
646 kcmil 1.300 2348 1.350 2559 1.523 2757
777 kcmil 1.395 2795 1.445 3013 1.618 3205
1111kcmil 1.652 3982 1.702 4129 1.938 4484
NOTE—These values are for reference purposes only and should not be construed as requirements.
Weights of armored constructions are based on bronze braid armor. It is recommended that the user/
specifier contact the manufacturer for manufacturer specific values.

IEEE
Table B.5—Typical dimensions and weights; two-, three-, four-, and five-conductor
600/1000 V; Type P distribution cable

Conductor
Number of size in Approx. Approx. Approx.
conductors AWG or Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
kcmil (in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
2 16 0.373 75 0.423 141 0.554 202
2 14 0.403 95 0.453 165 0.584 230
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2 12 0.441 117 0.491 194 0.622 263

2 10 0.481 148 0.531 233 0.662 307
2 8 0.600 221 0.650 327 0.781 416
2 6 0.680 308 0.730 424 0.903 559
2 4 0.887 516 0.937 664 1.110 835
2 1/0 1.224 1128 1.274 1334 1.447 1562
2 4/0 1.562 2003 1.612 2271 1.848 2680
3 16 0.392 66 0.442 128 0.573 182
3 14 0.424 102 0.474 176 0.605 236
3 12 0.465 133 0.515 212 0.646 276
3 10 0.508 189 0.558 281 0.689 352
3 8 0.637 274 0.687 385 0.818 477
3 6 0.723 390 0.773 519 0.946 650
3 4 0.942 678 0.992 843 1.165 1004
3 2 1.084 887 1.134 967 1.307 1194
3 1 1.208 1284 1.258 1458 1.431 1675
3 1/0 1.306 1448 1.356 1781 1.529 2015
3 2/0 1.422 1945 1.472 2082 1.645 2424
3 3/0 1.528 2379 1.578 2720 1.814 3106
3 4/0 1.670 2864 1.720 3233 1.956 3652
3 262 1.949 3452 1.999 3880 2.235 4434
3 313 2.092 4023 2.142 4434 2.378 4919
3 373 2.231 4772 2.281 5219 2.517 5718
3 444 2.394 5670 2.444 6176 2.680 6864
3 535 2.637 6784 2.687 7492 2.986 8250
3 646 2.890 7961 2.940 8414 3.239 9258
3 777 3.111 9573 3.161 10 065 3.460 10 945
4 16 0.423 99 0.473 154 0.604 227
4 14 0.459 128 0.509 213 0.640 275
4 12 0.505 168 0.555 256 0.686 323
4 10 0.553 243 0.603 313 0.734 390
4 8 0.698 355 0.748 466 0.921 591
4 6 0.794 533 0.844 669 1.017 808
4 4 1.035 879 1.085 1062 1.258 1236
4 2 1.194 1120 1.244 1345 1.417 1677

IEEE
Table B.5—Typical dimensions and weights; two-, three-, four-, and five-conductor
600/1000 V; Type P distribution cable (continued)

Conductor
Number of size in Approx. Approx. Approx.
conductors AWG or Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
kcmil (in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
4 1 1.332 1602 1.382 1909 1.555 2144
4 1/0 1.442 1907 1.492 2180 1.665 2434
4 2/0 1.573 2535 1.623 2665 .859 3050
4 3/0 1.754 3206 1.804 3578 2.040 4003
4 4/0 1.913 3765 1.963 4214 2.199 4670
4 262 2.155 4625 2.205 4795 2.441 5610
4 313 2.315 5367 2.365 5868 2.601 6395
4 373 2.471 6462 2.521 6853 2.820 7576
4 444 2.653 7560 2.703 7987 3.002 8760
4 535 2.989 9284 3.039 9762 3.338 105 70
4 646 3.201 10 571 3.251 10 946 3.550 11 840
5 18 0.431 100 0.481 171 0.612 221
5 16 0.458 110 0.508 189 0.639 264
5 14 0.498 149 0.548 234 0.679 301
5 12 0.550 196 0.600 266 0.731 334
5 10 0.604 296 0.654 406 0.785 494
5 8 0.765 453 0.815 569 0.988 704
5 6 0.914 653 0.964 813 1.137 973
5 4 1.137 1073 1.187 1292 1.360 1481
5 2 1.315 1361 1.365 1637 1.538 1856
5 1 1.470 2130 1.520 2192 1.756 2482
5 1/0 1.593 2550 1.643 2746 1.879 3108
5 2/0 1.802 2954 1.852 3301 2.088 3734
5 4/0 2.112 3615 2.162 3955 2.398 4592
NOTE—These values are for reference purposes only and should not be construed as requirements. Weights of
armored constructions are based on bronze braid armor. It is recommended that the user/specifier contact the
manufacturer for manufacturer specific values.
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IEEE
Table B.6—Typical dimensions and weights; three-conductor 5000 V; Type E and X

distribution cables

AWG/ Approx. Approx. Approx.
kcmil size Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
8 1.14 783 1.20 839 1.37 1050
6 1.21 934 1.27 999 1.44 1221
4 1.33 1163 1.39 1234 1.56 1476
2 1.46 1541 1.52 1619 1.75 1981
1 1.56 1760 1.62 1843 1.85 2227
1/0 1.63 2035 1.69 2121 1.92 2521
2/0 1.79 2498 1.85 2592 2.08 3028
3/0 1.91 2946 1.97 3049 2.20 3511
4/0 2.03 3476 2.09 3584 2.32 4073
250 kcmil 2.13 4006 2.19 4120 2.42 4631
300 kcmil 2.25 4611 2.31 4725 2.54 5263
350 kcmil 2.36 5210 2.42 5324 2.65 5886
400 kcmil 2.46 5767 2.52 5881 2.82 6653
500 kcmil 2.69 7008 2.75 7122 3.04 7932
600 kcmil 2.92 8331 2.98 8445 3.28 9350
750 kcmil 3.15 9068 3.21 9182 3.51 10 153
Dimensions are based on the use of Class B conductors. Weights of armored constructions are based on
aluminum braid armor. It is recommended that the user/specifier contact the manufacturer for
manufacturer specific values.
Table B.7—Typical Dimensions and weights; one conductor 5000 V;

Type E and X distribution cables

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(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
8 0.58 234 0.64 265 0.76 346
6 0.61 279 0.67 312 0.79 396
4 0.66 345 0.72 380 0.89 512
2 0.72 453 0.78 490 0.95 632
1 0.77 525 0.83 565 1.00 715
1/0 0.80 608 0.86 648 1.03 802
2/0 0.89 755 0.95 800 1.12 970
3/0 0.94 883 1.00 930 1.17 1107

IEEE
Table B.7—Typical Dimensions and weights; one conductor 5000 V;

Type E and X distribution cables (continued)

(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
4/0 1.00 1050 1.06 1100 1.23 1288
250 kcmil 1.04 1192 1.10 1245 1.27 1439
300 kcmil 1.10 1376 1.16 1432 1.33 1636
350 kcmil 1.15 1557 1.21 1616 1.38 1828
400 kcmil 1.20 1740 1.26 1802 1.43 2023
500 kcmil 1.30 2111 1.36 2179 1.53 2416
600 kcmil 1.38 2462 1.44 2536 1.61 2786
750 kcmil 1.49 2669 1.55 2747 1.78 3117
1000 kcmil 1.64 3835 1.70 3921 1.93 4323
Dimensions are based on the use of Class B conductors. Weights of armored constructions are based on
aluminum braid armor. It is recommended that the user/specifier contact the manufacturer for
manufacturer specific values.
Table B.8—Typical dimensions and weights; multiconductor control 600/1000 V;

type T, E, X, S, LSE, and LSX cables

Conductor
conductors Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
AWG size weight weight weight
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
2 18 0.32 43 0.38 61 0.48 102
3 18 0.34 53 0.40 71 0.49 110
4 18 0.37 65 0.43 86 0.55 143
7 18 0.43 94 0.49 118 0.62 187
10 18 0.57 145 0.63 176 0.76 263
14 18 0.62 187 0.68 220 0.80 306
16 18 0.65 206 0.71 239 0.88 369
19 18 0.68 233 0.74 268 0.91 403
24 18 0.79 288 0.85 328 1.02 481
30 18 0.88 380 0.94 425 1.11 593
37 18 0.94 444 1.00 491 1.17 668
40 18 1.01 483 1.07 536 1.24 725
61 18 1.16 678 1.22 740 1.39 954
2 16 0.34 50 0.40 68 0.50 111
3 16 0.36 64 0.42 85 0.51 125
4 16 0.39 77 0.45 98 0.58 162
7 16 0.46 119 0.52 146 0.65 220
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IEEE

type T, E, X, S, LSE, and LSX cables (continued)

Conductor
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
10 16 0.61 181 0.67 214 0.80 306
14 16 0.66 233 0.72 268 0.89 400
16 16 0.70 263 0.76 298 0.93 437
19 16 0.73 309 0.79 346 0.96 490
24 16 0.89 404 0.95 449 1.12 619
30 16 0.94 480 1.00 527 1.17 704
37 16 1.01 570 1.07 623 1.24 812
40 16 1.09 623 1.15 679 1.32 882
61 16 1.25 881 1.31 946 1.48 1175
7 14 0.49 164 0.55 191 0.68 268
10 14 0.65 248 0.71 281 0.88 411
14 14 0.71 329 0.77 366 0.93 497
16 14 0.74 363 0.80 400 0.97 545
19 14 0.78 439 0.84 479 1.01 630
37 14 1.08 810 1.14 866 1.31 1067
40 14 1.16 876 1.22 938 1.39 1152
61 14 1.34 1272 1.40 1343 1.57 1587
NOTE—Weights and diameters given are for cables with Type E and X insulated conductors. Cables with Type T, S,
LSE, and LSX insulated conductors will vary from those shown.
These values are for reference purposes only and should not be construed as requirements. Dimensions are based on
the use of Class B conductors. Weights of armored constructions are based on aluminum braid armor. It is
recommended that the user/specifier contact the manufacturer for manufacturer values.
--```,`,`,````,`,`,```,``,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---

IEEE

Type T/N cables

Conductor
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
2 18 0.28 38 0.34 54 0.44 92
3 18 0.29 47 0.35 63 0.45 102
4 18 0.32 59 0.38 77 0.47 114
7 18 0.37 88 0.43 109 0.56 171
19 18 0.58 221 0.64 252 0.77 340
24 18 0.67 273 0.73 308 0.90 441
30 18 0.71 329 0.77 366 0.94 506
37 18 0.76 391 0.82 431 0.99 579
40 18 0.82 427 0.88 470 1.04 618
61 18 0.98 648 1.04 698 1.21 883
2 16 0.32 49 0.38 67 0.48 108
3 16 0.34 62 0.40 80 0.49 119
4 16 0.37 77 0.43 98 0.55 155
7 16 0.43 116 0.49 140 0.62 209
10 16 0.57 176 0.63 207 0.76 294
14 16 0.62 230 0.68 263 0.80 349
16 16 0.65 255 0.71 288 0.88 418
19 16 0.68 303 0.74 338 0.91 473
24 16 0.79 362 0.85 402 1.02 555
30 16 0.88 473 0.94 518 1.11 686
37 16 0.94 558 1.00 605 1.17 782
40 16 1.01 606 1.07 659 1.24 848
61 16 1.16 866 1.22 928 1.39 1142
7 14 0.46 155 0.52 182 0.65 256
10 14 0.61 232 0.67 265 0.80 357
14 14 0.66 305 0.72 340 0.89 472
16 14 0.70 345 0.76 380 0.93 519
19 14 0.73 412 0.79 449 0.96 593
24 14 0.89 527 0.95 572 1.12 742
30 14 0.94 635 1.00 682 1.17 859
37 14 1.01 761 1.07 814 1.24 1003
40 14 1.09 829 1.15 885 1.32 1088
61 14 1.25 1195 1.31 1260 1.48 1489

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IEEE

Type P cables

Conductor
size AWG weight weight weight
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
4 16 0.423 99 0.473 154 0.604 227
5 16 0.458 110 0.508 171 0.639 264
7 16 0.494 155 0.544 265 0.675 300
8 16 0.531 164 0.581 255 0.712 330
10 16 0.615 206 0.665 366 0.796 445
16 16 0.700 299 0.750 465 0.923 602
20 16 0.773 360 0.823 560 0.996 724
24 16 0.899 462 0.949 718 1.122 809
37 16 1.020 658 1.070 819 1.243 989
44 16 1.096 807 1.146 980 1.319 1175
60 16 1.262 1053 1.312 1256 1.485 1496
91 16 1.504 1595 1.554 1896 1.790 2181
4 14 0.459 128 0.509 213 0.640 275
5 14 0.498 149 0.548 234 0.679 301
6 14 0.539 182 0.589 264 0.720 335
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7 14 0.539 205 0.589 297 0.720 377
10 14 0.675 280 0.725 406 0.898 515
12 14 0.696 307 0.746 428 0.919 558
14 14 0.731 415 0.781 540 1.117 876
24 14 0.989 615 1.039 892 1.212 1132
30 14 1.045 780 1.095 965 1.268 1180
37 14 1.125 876 1.175 1135 1.348 1405
44 14 1.210 1087 1.260 1260 1.433 1477
91 14 1.669 2200 1.719 2465 1.955 2855
4 12 0.505 168 0.555 256 0.686 323
5 12 0.550 196 0.600 266 0.731 334
6 12 0.596 280 0.646 405 0.777 500
10 12 0.751 369 0.801 500 0.974 629
20 12 0.995 701 1.045 890 1.218 1055
24 12 1.103 861 1.153 1167 1.326 1468
37 12 1.258 1262 1.308 1467 1.481 1677

IEEE
Table B.11—Typical dimensions and weights; twisted-pair signal cable 300 V;

Type T unshielded pairs

AWG size
pairs Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 20 0.28 35 0.34 51 0.44 88
2 20 0.39 58 0.45 79 0.57 139
3 20 0.44 76 0.50 100 0.62 165
4 20 0.48 92 0.54 119 0.66 189
5 20 0.56 127 0.62 158 0.75 241
6 20 0.58 142 0.64 173 0.77 260
8 20 0.64 174 0.70 207 0.82 298
10 20 0.72 210 0.78 247 0.95 391
15 20 0.80 283 0.86 323 1.03 480
20 20 0.91 392 0.97 439 1.14 610
25 20 1.04 477 1.10 530 1.27 726
30 20 1.09 550 1.15 606 1.32 806
40 20 1.22 698 1.28 763 1.45 989
50 20 1.34 845 1.40 916 1.56 1151
60 20 1.52 1002 1.58 1082 1.81 1465
1 18 0.30 43 0.36 59 0.46 98
2 18 0.42 74 0.48 98 0.61 166
3 18 0.48 98 0.54 125 0.66 196
4 18 0.55 138 0.61 167 0.74 250
5 18 0.61 165 0.67 198 0.80 289
6 18 0.63 186 0.69 219 0.82 312
8 18 0.69 232 0.75 267 0.92 402
10 18 0.78 281 0.84 321 1.01 471
15 18 0.91 424 0.97 471 1.14 640
20 18 0.99 533 1.05 583 1.22 765
25 18 1.13 652 1.19 708 1.36 912
30 18 1.19 758 1.25 820 1.42 1034
40 18 1.33 972 1.39 1043 1.56 1279
50 18 1.46 1185 1.52 1263 1.76 1637
60 18 1.66 1409 1.72 1498 1.96 1917
1 16 0.32 51 0.38 69 0.48 110
2 16 0.45 90 0.51 114 0.64 185
3 16 0.51 121 0.57 150 0.70 227
4 16 0.59 169 0.65 200 0.78 287
5 16 0.66 202 0.72 237 0.89 369
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Type T unshielded pairs (continued)

AWG size
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
6 16 0.68 231 0.74 266 0.91 400
8 16 0.75 290 0.81 327 0.98 475
10 16 0.89 388 0.95 433 1.12 604
15 16 0.99 532 1.05 582 1.22 770
25 16 1.23 827 1.29 892 1.46 1117
30 16 1.30 966 1.36 1034 1.52 1261
40 16 1.45 1246 1.51 1322 1.74 1682
50 16 1.59 1524 1.65 1607 1.88 1994
60 16 1.88 1928 1.94 2028 2.17 2491
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Table B.12—Typical dimensions and weights; twisted-pair signal cable, 300 V;
Type T cables, shielded pairs

AWG size
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 20 0.28 36 0.34 52 0.44 90
2 20 0.44 64 0.50 88 0.63 159
3 20 0.47 80 0.53 107 0.65 175
4 20 0.51 97 0.57 126 0.70 206
5 20 0.59 132 0.65 163 0.78 253
6 20 0.64 152 0.70 185 0.87 314
8 20 0.69 185 0.75 220 0.92 357
10 20 0.81 226 0.87 269 1.04 425
15 20 0.97 346 1.03 396 1.20 579
20 20 1.08 429 1.14 485 1.30 673
25 20 1.22 519 1.28 584 1.45 808
30 20 1.26 592 1.32 660 1.49 890
40 20 1.42 750 1.48 826 1.64 1067
50 20 1.60 913 1.66 996 1.89 1390
60 20 1.77 1167 1.83 1261 2.06 1692
1 18 0.30 46 0.36 62 0.46 102
2 18 0.48 85 0.54 112 0.66 181

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Table B.12—Typical dimensions and weights; twisted-pair signal cable, 300 V;

Type T cables, shielded pairs (continued)

AWG size
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
3 18 0.51 109 0.57 138 0.69 211
4 18 0.59 153 0.65 184 0.77 266
5 18 0.64 182 0.70 215 0.87 344
6 18 0.70 211 0.76 246 0.93 384
8 18 0.76 262 0.82 302 0.98 441
10 18 0.93 359 0.99 406 1.16 582
15 18 1.06 490 1.12 546 1.29 743
20 18 1.17 619 1.23 681 1.40 896
25 18 1.33 755 1.39 826 1.56 1068
30 18 1.38 872 1.44 946 1.61 1196
40 18 1.55 1119 1.61 1199 1.84 1581
50 18 1.82 1481 0.88 1578 2.11 2020
60 18 1.93 1726 1.99 1829 2.22 2296
1 16 0.32 56 0.38 74 0.48 115
2 16 0.51 104 0.57 133 0.70 213
3 16 0.58 153 0.64 184 0.76 265
4 16 0.63 190 0.69 223 0.82 318
5 16 0.69 227 0.75 262 0.92 399
6 16 0.75 265 0.81 302 0.98 449
8 16 0.82 332 0.88 375 1.04 523
10 16 1.00 449 1.06 499 1.23 687
15 16 1.15 621 1.21 680 1.37 879
20 16 1.27 790 1.33 858 1.50 1090
25 16 1.45 967 1.51 1043 1.74 1403
30 16 1.50 1125 1.56 1203 1.79 1574
40 16 1.75 1556 1.81 1648 2.04 2075
50 16 1.98 1904 2.04 2010 2.27 2488
60 16 2.10 2228 2.16 2339 2.39 2843
based on the use of Class B conductors. Weights of Armored constructions are based on aluminum braid armor. It is

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Table B.13—Typical dimensions and weights; paired shielded signal cable 600/1000 V;
Type P cables

Number of Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
Conductor weight weight weight
pairs (in) (in) (in)
size AWG (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
Individual and overall aluminum/polyester tape shields

1 18 0.392 63 0.442 123 0.607 176
2 18 0.551 131 0.601 204 0.766 335
3 18 0.581 163 0.631 265 0.796 343
4 18 0.630 195 0.680 317 0.845 410
5 18 0.685 243 0.735 395 0.900 511
7 18 0.742 340 0.792 457 0.957 575
8 18 0.800 388 0.850 521 1.015 752
10 18 0.933 495 0.983 699 1.148 874
12 18 0.962 581 1.012 780 1.177 982
16 18 1.066 748 1.116 833 1.281 1182
18 18 1.123 824 1.173 1050 1.338 1300
24 18 1.314 1069 1.364 1151 1.529 1720
1 16 0.412 77 0.462 120 0.627 203
2 16 0.585 160 0.635 249 0.800 377
3 16 0.617 200 0.667 311 0.832 410
4 16 0.671 239 0.721 389 0.886 569
5 16 0.730 297 0.780 483 0.945 609
7 16 0.792 416 0.842 559 1.007 703
8 16 0.856 475 0.906 638 1.071 803
10 16 1.000 606 1.050 787 1.215 1098
12 16 1.032 711 1.082 923 1.247 1138
16 16 1.145 948 1.195 1231 1.360 1517
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18 16 1.207 1100 1.257 1260 1.422 1570
24 16 1.415 1510 1.465 1625 1.630 2065
1 14 0.408 97 0.458 151 0.589 199
2 14 0.601 202 0.651 315 0.818 515
4 14 0.698 301 0.748 469 0.921 633
5 14 0.764 374 0.814 608 0.987 787
7 14 0.876 480 0.926 704 1.099 886
8 14 0.947 550 0.997 803 1.170 1011
10 14 1.109 747 1.159 1003 1.332 1196
12 14 1.145 896 1.195 1203 1.368 1434

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Table B.14—Typical dimensions and weights; triad shielded signal cable 600/1000 V;
Type P cables

Number of Conductor Nom. dia. Nom. dia. Nom. dia.
triads size AWG (in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
Individual and overall aluminum/polyester tape shields

1 18 0.380 75 0.430 144 0.561 199
2 18 0.624 183 0.674 290 0.805 380
3 18 0.662 190 0.712 305 0.885 393
4 18 0.726 281 0.776 408 0.949 551
5 18 0.796 286 0.846 419 1.019 561
7 18 0.911 409 0.961 565 1.134 724
8 18 0.985 515 1.035 680 1.208 870
12 18 1.193 766 1.243 965 1.416 1195
1 16 0.402 86 0.452 155 0.583 213
3 16 0.709 218 0.759 338 0.932 466
4 16 0.778 410 0.828 530 1.001 700
6 16 0.975 630 1.025 750 1.198 955
7 16 0.975 710 1.025 835 1.198 1050

Type T/N cables, unshielded pairs

AWG size
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 20 0.26 31 0.32 47 0.41 79
2 20 0.36 51 0.42 72 0.51 112
3 20 0.40 66 0.46 87 0.59 153
4 20 0.44 80 0.50 104 0.63 175
5 20 0.48 95 0.54 122 0.67 198
6 20 0.50 107 0.56 134 0.69 212
8 20 0.58 150 0.64 181 0.77 269
10 20 0.65 180 0.71 213 0.88 343
15 20 0.72 242 0.78 279 0.95 421
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20 20 0.79 303 0.85 343 1.02 496

25 20 0.94 408 1.00 455 1.17 608
30 20 0.99 469 1.05 519 1.22 697

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Type T/N cables, unshielded pairs (continued)

AWG size
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
40 20 1.10 594 1.16 650 1.33 836
50 20 1.21 717 1.27 782 1.44 986
60 20 1.37 850 1.43 924 1.60 1146
1 18 0.28 38 0.34 54 0.44 92
2 18 0.39 66 0.45 87 0.58 152
3 18 0.44 88 0.50 112 0.63 183
4 18 0.48 109 0.54 136 0.67 212
5 18 0.56 148 0.62 179 0.75 265
6 18 0.58 167 0.64 198 0.77 286
8 18 0.64 208 0.70 241 0.83 337
10 18 0.72 252 0.78 289 0.95 431
15 18 0.80 347 0.86 387 1.03 542
20 18 0.91 477 0.97 524 1.14 697
25 18 1.04 583 1.10 636 1.27 830
30 18 1.09 677 1.15 733 1.32 935
40 18 1.22 868 1.28 933 1.45 1157
50 18 1.34 1057 1.40 1128 1.57 1371
60 18 1.52 1257 1.58 1337 1.81 1713
1 16 0.32 49 0.38 67 0.48 108
2 16 0.45 85 0.51 109 0.64 181
3 16 0.51 115 0.57 144 0.70 224
4 16 0.59 160 0.65 191 0.78 281
5 16 0.66 192 0.72 227 0.89 359
6 16 0.68 218 0.74 253 0.91 388
8 16 0.75 273 0.81 310 0.98 457
10 16 0.89 367 0.95 412 1.12 582
15 16 0.99 500 1.05 550 1.22 736
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20 16 1.08 632 1.14 688 1.31 889

25 16 1.23 773 1.29 838 1.46 1063
30 16 1.30 901 1.36 969 1.53 1206
40 16 1.45 1160 1.51 1236 1.74 1596
50 16 1.59 1416 1.65 1499 1.88 1890
60 16 1.88 1797 1.94 1897 2.17 2353

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Type T/N cables, shielded pairs

AWG size
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
1 20 0.26 32 0.32 48 0.41 80
2 20 0.40 56 0.46 77 0.59 143
3 20 0.43 69 0.49 93 0.62 163
4 20 0.47 84 0.53 111 0.66 186
5 20 0.51 99 0.57 128 0.70 208
6 20 0.59 132 0.65 163 0.78 253
8 20 0.63 160 0.69 193 0.82 288
10 20 0.74 195 0.80 232 0.97 377
15 20 0.89 299 0.95 344 1.12 514
20 20 0.98 369 1.04 419 1.21 603
25 20 1.11 445 1.17 501 1.34 707
30 20 1.14 507 1.20 563 1.37 774
40 20 1.28 640 1.34 708 1.51 942
50 20 1.45 778 1.51 854 1.74 1214
60 20 1.54 903 1.60 983 1.83 1363
1 18 0.28 43 0.34 59 0.44 97
2 18 0.44 80 0.50 104 0.63 175
3 18 0.47 103 0.53 130 0.66 205
4 18 0.51 128 0.57 157 0.70 237
5 18 0.59 172 0.65 203 0.78 293
6 18 0.64 199 0.70 232 0.83 328
8 18 0.69 248 0.75 283 0.92 420
10 18 0.81 305 0.87 348 1.04 504
15 18 0.97 463 1.03 513 1.20 696
20 18 1.08 586 1.14 642 1.31 843
25 18 1.22 714 1.28 779 1.45 1003
30 18 1.26 827 1.32 895 1.49 1125
40 18 1.42 1062 1.48 1138 1.65 1394
50 18 1.60 1302 1.66 1385 1.89 1779
60 18 1.77 1634 1.83 1728 2.06 2159
1 16 0.33 54 0.39 72 0.48 110
2 16 0.51 100 0.57 129 0.70 209
3 16 0.58 147 0.64 178 0.77 266
4 16 0.63 181 0.69 214 0.82 309
5 16 0.69 216 0.75 251 0.92 388
6 16 0.75 252 0.81 289 0.98 436

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Type T/N cables, shielded pairs (continued)

AWG size
(in) (in) (in)
(lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft) (lb/1000 ft)
8 16 0.82 315 0.88 358 1.05 516
10 16 1.00 428 1.06 478 1.23 666
15 16 1.15 589 1.21 648 1.38 860
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20 16 1.27 748 1.33 816 1.50 1048

25 16 1.45 914 1.51 990 1.74 1350
30 16 1.50 1061 1.56 1139 1.79 1510
40 16 1.75 1471 1.81 1563 2.04 1990
50 16 1.98 1798 2.04 1904 2.27 2382
60 16 2.10 2101 2.16 2212 2.39 2716

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Annex C
(informative)
Conversion tables
Table C.1—Metric to English length conversions
Metric English Metric English

(mm) (in) (mm) (in)
0.00889 0.00035 0.01 0.0005
0.0127 0.0005 0.025 0.001
0.051 0.002 0.0635 0.0025
0.076 0.003 0.10 0.004
0.13 0.005 0.15 0.006
0.18 0.007 0.20 0.008
0.23 0.009 0.254 0.010
0.305 0.012 0.32 0.0126
0.38 0.015 0.51 0.020
0.63 0.025 0.76 0.030
0.88 0.035 1.02 0.040
1.14 0.045 1.27 0.050
1.40 0.055 1.52 0.060
1.65 0.065 1.90 0.075
2.03 0.080 2.29 0.090
2.41 0.095 2.67 0.105
2.79 0.110 2.92 0.115
3.05 0.120 3.56 0.140
4.44 0.175 5.46 0.215
6.60 0.260 7.11 0.280
8.76 0.345 10.16 0.400
10.17 0.401 10.66 0.420
10.80 0.426 12 0.5
15.24 0.600 15.25 0.601
17.78 0.700 18.04 0.710
20.32 0.800 20.33 0.801
22.23 0.876 24.13 0.950
24.14 0.951 25.4 1.000
25.41 1.001 26.03 1.025
26.04 1.026 28.6 1.125
31.8 1.250 34.9 1.375
38.1 1.500 38.11 1.501
41.3 1.625 50.8 2.000
50.81 2.001 63.50 2.500
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Table C.1—Metric to English length conversions (continued)
76 3 100 4.0
150 6.0 254 10
380 15 406 16
450 18 1m 39 in
1.1 m 42 in 1.5 m 4 ft 11 in
2m 80 in 2.13 m 7 ft
15 m 50 ft 60 m 200 ft
Table C.2—Celsius to Fahrenheit temperature conversions
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature

(°C) (°F) (°C) (°F) (°C) (°F)
–25 –13 –10 14 0.55 1.0
1 1.5 4.4 40 5.0 41
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5.6 42 6.1 43 6.7 44

7.2 45 7.8 46 8.3 47
8.9 48 9.4 49 10.0 50.0
10.6 51 11.1 52 11.7 53
12.2 54 12.8 55 13.3 56
13.9 57 14.4 58 15.0 59
15.6 60 16.1 61 16.7 62
17.2 63 17.8 64 18.3 65
18.9 66 19.4 67 20.0 68
20.6 69 21.1 70 22.2 72
22.8 72 22.8 73 23.3 74
23.9 75 24.4 76 25.0 77
25.6 78 26.1 79 26.7 80
27.2 81 27.8 82 28.3 83
28.9 84 29.4 85
35.0 95 60 140 75 167
90.0 194 100 212 121 249

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Table C.3—Force conversions
N/mm2 lbf/in2
4.8 700
5.5 800
6.2 900
8.2 1200
8.9 1300
9.6 1400
10.3 1500
12.5 1800
13.8 2000
350 50 000
61.3 N/cm 35 lbf/in
Table C.4—Insulation resistance constant conversions
MΩ⋅km MΩ⋅(1000 ft)
610 2000
1220 4000
3050 10 000
6100 20 000
Table C.5—Water absorption conversions
mg/cm2 mg/in2
3.88 25
15.5 100
20.2 130
English treatment of subclause 5.17.4 and Table 21
C.5.17.4 Insulation resistance test
Each reel of finished cable should have the insulation resistance measured between each conductor and
ground (metallic sheath, metallic shield, metallic armor, or water).
For single conductor cables rated 0–2000 V manufactured without shield or armor, the insulation resistance
test is not required when spark tested according to spark test requirement of UL 1581, section 900, with the
values of Table 20 in this recommended practice.

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C.5.17.4.1 Method of test
Compliance with the insulation resistance test is determined in accordance with the method described in
Clause 4.28.2 of CSA Standard C22.2 No. 03 or UL 1581. The insulation resistance constant K can be
obtained from Table 12, Table 13, or Table 14 for the specific insulation under test.
The current should be measured after one minute with a continuous dc potential of not less than 100 V nor
more than 500 V, the conductor being negative to ground. If the test for insulation resistance is carried out in
water or air having a temperature differing from 60 ºF, the measured value should be multiplied by the
proper correction factor, M, obtained from Table C-21. This factor appears in the formula for insulation
resistivity
R = 3.28 KM log10(D/d)
where
R = insulation resistivity [MΩ⋅(1000 ft)]

K = insulation resistance constant (from Table 12, Table 13, or Table 14) (MΩ ⋅ km)
M = temperature correction factor to 60 ºF
D = diameter over the insulation
d = diameter under the insulation
The factor M should be determined in accordance with the method of C.5.17.4.2.
The measured insulation resistivity is related to the measured insulation resistance of the sample under test
by the formula
R = 0.001 RmeasL
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where
R = insulation resistivity [MΩ⋅(1000 ft)]

Rmeas = measured insulation resistance (MΩ)
L = length of the test sample (ft)
C.5.17.4.2 Test procedure for determining the multiplying-factor column for adjusting
insulation resistance
C.5.17.4.2.1 Samples
Two samples, conveniently of a No. 14, 12, or 10 AWG solid conductor with a 0.045 in or 45 mil wall of
insulation, are to be selected as representative of the insulation under consideration. The samples are to be of
a length (at least 200 ft) that yields insulation-resistance values that are stable within the calibrated range of
the measuring instrument at the lowest water-bath temperature.
C.5.17.4.2.2 Water bath temperature
The two samples are to be immersed in a water bath equipped with heating, cooling, and circulating facili-
ties. The ends of the samples are to extend at least 2 ft above the surface of the water to reduce electrical
leakage. The samples are to be left in the water at room temperature for 16 hours before adjusting the bath
temperature to 50.0 °F or before transferring the samples to a 50.0 °F bath.

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C.5.17.4.2.3 DC resistance
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The dc resistance of the metal conductor is to be measured at applicable intervals of time until the tempera-
ture remains unchanged for at least five minutes. The insulation is then to be considered as being at the tem-
perature of the bath indicated on the bath thermometer.
C.5.17.4.2.4 Test temperatures
Each of the two samples is to be exposed (5.17.4.2.3 applies) to successive water temperatures of 50.0 °F,
61.0 °F, 72.0 °F, 82.0 °F, and 95.0 °F, and returning 82.0 °F, 72.0 °F, 61.0 °F , and 50.0 °F. Insulation-resis-
tance readings are to be taken at each temperature after equilibrium is established.
C.5.17.4.2.5 Plot
The two sets of readings (four readings in all) taken at the same temperature are to be averaged for the two
samples. These four average values and the average of the single readings at 95.0 °F are to be plotted on
semilog paper. A continuous curve (usually a straight line) is to be drawn through the five points. The value
of insulation resistance at 60.0 °F is then to be read from the graph.
C.5.17.4.2.6 Results
The resistivity coefficient C for a 1 ºF change in temperature is to be calculated to two decimal places by
dividing the insulation resistance at 60.0 ºF read from the graph by the insulation resistance at 61.0 ºF. The
temperature correction factor M required to correct to the standard test temperature of 60.0 ºF is then calcu-
lated from the formula
( t – 60 )
M = C
where
t is the actual test temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

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Approved 14 June 2001

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

Copyright © 2001 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

Print: ISBN 0-7381-2934-8 SH94944

Secretary, IEEE-SA Standards Board

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Contributors and invited experts:

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Also included is the following nonvoting IEEE-SA Standards Board liaison:

Alan Cookson, NIST Representative

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3. Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms............................................................................................ 4

4. Government codes, rules, and regulations ........................................................................................... 6

4.1 Code of federal regulations.......................................................................................................... 6

5. Cable construction ............................................................................................................................... 7

6. Cable application and installation...................................................................................................... 42

Annex A (informative) Repeated flexing test equipment .............................................................................. 43

Annex B (informative) Typical cable dimensions and weights..................................................................... 44

Annex C (informative) Conversion tables ..................................................................................................... 67

English treatment of subclause 5.17.4 ........................................................................................................... 69

Copyright © 2001 IEEE. All rights reserved. v

1.2 Vessel classiﬁcation

Marine vessels and platforms are grouped as follows:

1.3 Cable construction, testing, and certiﬁcation

Copyright © 2001 IEEE. All rights reserved. 1

ASTM B3, Standard Speciﬁcation for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.2

2 Copyright © 2001 IEEE. All rights reserved.

CSA C22.2 No. 38, Thermoset Insulated Wires and Cables.

IEC 60068-2-6, 1995, Environmental testing.5

IEC 60228, Conductors of insulated cables.

IEC 60331-21, Cables of rated voltage up to and including 0.6/1.0 kV.

IEC 60331-23, Electric data cable.

IEC 60331-25, Optical ﬁbre cable.

IEEE Std 4, IEEE Standard Techniques for High-Voltage Testing.6

MIL-STD-167-1 (ships), Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment.

NEMA WC 57, Standard for Control Cables (ICEA S-73-532).

Copyright © 2001 IEEE. All rights reserved. 3

NFPA 70-1999, National Electrical Code.9

UL 62, Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire.10

UL 44, Thermoset Insulated Wires and Cables.

UL 83, Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables.

UL 1072, Medium-Voltage Power Cables.

UL 1569, Metal-Clad Cables.

3. Deﬁnitions, abbreviations, and acronyms

3.1.8 current: The rate of transfer of electricity.

3.1.9 CWCMC: See: MC cable.

4 Copyright © 2001 IEEE. All rights reserved.

3.1.11 derating: Lowering of the cable ampacity.

3.1.18 jacketed cable: Cable with a nonmetallic protective covering.

3.1.19 marine cable: See: shipboard cable, marine.