The following table provides a general guide for typical metric cable sizes (measured in mm²) and their approximate current ratings in standard residential conditions (240V). Cable Size (mm²) Approx. Current Rating (Amps) Typical Application 10A – 18A Indoor lighting circuits 2.5 mm² 20A – 25A Standard power points (GPOs) 4.0 mm² Heavy-duty appliances (small ovens) 6.0 mm² Electric cooktops, air conditioners 10.0 mm² Main consumer mains, large ovens 16.0 mm² Three-phase machinery, sub-mains
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Mark, a veteran electrician with twenty years on the tools, walked over with a clipboard in hand. He didn’t reach for the main switch immediately. Instead, he peered into the cavity where the cable ran up the wall. In the Australian electrical industry, guessing is not
