BS 7671 Aligned

Cable Calculator Pro

Mobile-first trade tool with presets, quick steppers, installation-origin voltage drop handling and 70°C / 90°C terminal logic.

Quick presets

Tap once to auto-fill a common setup.

Large step buttons for quick on-site adjustment.
Advanced options Open / close
Recommended cable size
6mm² Twin & Earth
✔ Looks suitable
Design current 32.0A
Adjusted current 35.6A
Circuit voltage drop 4.0V
Circuit voltage drop % 1.7%
Upstream drop used 0.0%
Drop remaining 5.0%
Total installation drop 1.7%
Capacity pass
Circuit drop pass
Installation drop pass
Good headroom
Capacity use 76%
Circuit drop use 34%
Breaker use 68%
Max distance 40.8m
Practical amps 47A
Approx kW 8.6kW
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Comparison

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Size Capacity Circuit drop % Total drop % Cost Verdict
Guidance note: This pro tool is designed as a practical cable sizing aid using BS 7671-style thinking, including 70°C / 90°C terminal assumptions and origin-to-circuit voltage drop handling. It does not replace full design verification, product data, inspection, testing or qualified professional judgement.