AS/NZS 3008.1.2:2017
Table 52
Values of constant K for determination of permissible short-circuit currents
This table gives one flat k factor per material and insulation. The cable size and fault rating tools read Table 52 from the short-circuit limits table instead. There, the k factor depends on the temperature limits Tables 53 and 55 set.
Verified: read against the printed standard, pages 121–122. Checked 19 Sept 2026.
Units: K A·s^0.5/mm2
These are the values AmpSize encodes. No text of the standard is reproduced. Verify against the current standard.
4 rows
| Material | Insulation | Initial temp C | Final temp C | K (A·s^0.5/mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cu | PVC | 75 | 160 | 111 |
| Cu | XLPE | 90 | 250 | 143 |
| Al | PVC | 75 | 160 | 73.6 |
| Al | XLPE | 90 | 250 | 94.5 |