Current Flow View

Copper Busbar

Copper busbars provide high electrical conductivity, strong short-circuit performance, and compact current-carrying solutions for switchboards, panels, and power distribution assemblies.

Material
Copper (Cu)
Rating Type
Continuous current

Approximate Continuous Ampacity

Cu Standard Sections
Busbar SectionCross-Sectional AreaApprox. Current
15 × 3 mm45 mm²≈ 150 A
20 × 5 mm100 mm²≈ 275 A
30 × 5 mm150 mm²≈ 400 A
40 × 5 mm200 mm²≈ 500 A
50 × 10 mm500 mm²≈ 900 A

Engineering note: Values are indicative references only. Final ampacity depends on allowable temperature rise, enclosure ventilation, orientation, spacing, altitude, surface finish, AC proximity effects, and the applicable electrical standard.

Current Flow View

Aluminum Busbar

Aluminum busbars reduce weight and material cost while providing good conductivity. Their larger cross-sections and thermal conditions must be considered when matching copper ampacity.

Material
Aluminum (Al)
Rating Type
Continuous current

Approximate Continuous Ampacity

Al Standard Sections
Busbar SectionCross-Sectional AreaApprox. Current
15 × 3 mm45 mm²≈ 110 A
20 × 5 mm100 mm²≈ 200 A
30 × 5 mm150 mm²≈ 290 A
40 × 5 mm200 mm²≈ 360 A
50 × 10 mm500 mm²≈ 650 A

Engineering note: Values are indicative references only. Final ampacity depends on allowable temperature rise, enclosure ventilation, orientation, spacing, altitude, surface finish, AC proximity effects, and the applicable electrical standard.