Busbar Current Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the busbar current is:

\[ I_{bb} = w \cdot t \cdot MF \]

Where:

\( I_{bb} \) is the Busbar Current (amps).
\( w \) is the width (mm).
\( t \) is the thickness (mm).
\( MF \) is the material carry capacity factor (amps/mm²).

What is Busbar Current?

Busbar current is the amount of electrical current that a busbar can carry. It is determined by the busbar's dimensions (width and thickness) and the material's carry capacity factor. This calculation is crucial in electrical engineering to ensure that busbars can handle the required current without overheating or failing.