Current carrying capacity of different circuit breakers
Here is a list of some common circuit breakers and their current carrying capacities:
Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers (LVCBs)
- 15A: 15 amps, 120/240V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 20A: 20 amps, 120/240V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 30A: 30 amps, 120/240V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 40A: 40 amps, 120/240V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 50A: 50 amps, 120/240V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 60A: 60 amps, 120/240V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
Medium-Voltage Circuit Breakers (MVCBs)
- 100A: 100 amps, 3-phase, 480V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 200A: 200 amps, 3-phase, 480V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 300A: 300 amps, 3-phase, 480V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 400A: 400 amps, 3-phase, 480V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 600A: 600 amps, 3-phase, 480V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
High-Voltage Circuit Breakers (HVCBs)
- 800A: 800 amps, 3-phase, 13.8kV AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 1200A: 1200 amps, 3-phase, 13.8kV AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 1600A: 1600 amps, 3-phase, 13.8kV AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 2000A: 2000 amps, 3-phase, 13.8kV AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 2500A: 2500 amps, 3-phase, 13.8kV AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
Arc Fault Circuit Breakers (AFCBs)
- 15A: 15 amps, 120V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 20A: 20 amps, 120V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 30A: 30 amps, 120V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 40A: 40 amps, 120V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 50A: 50 amps, 120V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
Ground Fault Circuit Breakers (GFCBs)
- 20A: 20 amps, 120V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 30A: 30 amps, 120V AC, used in residential and commercial applications
- 40A: 40 amps, 120V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
- 50A: 50 amps, 120V AC, used in commercial and industrial applications
Please note that these are general specifications and the actual current carrying capacity of a circuit breaker may vary depending on the manufacturer, model, and application. It's always recommended to consult the manufacturer's specifications and guidelines for the specific circuit breaker being used.