Conduit Sizing Calculator Command

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

To perform conduit sizing calculations:

1.	Select AEC > Electrical > Conduit Sizing Calc.

The Conduit Sizing Calculator dialog box opens.

2.	Using the information contained in the wire specifications database, select a wire type or manufacturer and a wire size or part number.

The cross-sectional area of the wire is displayed.

3.	Enter the number of conductors of this type and size.

4.	Click Add to include the conductor type in the conduit.

Repeat steps 2 – 4 to add more conductors to the conduit.

5.	Click Remove to remove a selected conductor from the Conductors Currently in Conduit list; click Clear All to remove all conductors from the list.

6.	Select a Conduit Type from the list and specify the Number Of Conduits and Conduit stuff percentage. Though a percentage is suggested, this can be modified.

7.	The Results section of the dialog box displays the actual and nominal conduit sizes required.

8.	When calculations are complete, click Close.