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Cable Tray Fill Calculator

Tray fill per NEC 392: allowable area, cable area used, and the fill verdict. 5 inputs, 4 outputs with grouped results.

Inputs

Tray

Inside width of the tray.

Inside side-rail depth.

Cables

Outside diameter of one cable.

Multiconductor cables in the tray.

Signal/control cables allow 50% fill; power limited to the 392.22 table.

Result

Allowable fill area
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Fill used
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Tray adequate (1=yes)
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Cable area used
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Screening calculation only. Verify against NEC articles cited on the page and the equipment nameplate; the authority having jurisdiction governs.

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