Calculation of the lower and upper limits for the average outer dimensions of cables with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V

Specifies a method for the calculation of the lower and upper limits for the average outer diameter of cables and the outer dimensions of flat cords with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

Berechnung der unteren und oberen Grenzen der mittleren Außenmaße von Leitungen mit runden Kupferleitern und Nennspannungen bis 450/750 V

Calcul des valeurs minimales et maximales des dimensions extérieures moyennes des conducteurs et câbles à âmes circulaires en cuivre et de tension nominale au plus égale à 450/750 V

Spécifie une méthode de calcul des limites inférieures et supérieures des diamètres extérieurs moyens pour les conducteurs et câbles, ainsi que les dimensions extérieures des câbles souples méplats à âmes circulaires en cuivre pour une tension nominale au plus égale à 450/750 V.

Izračun spodnjih in zgornjih mej za povprečne zunanje mere kablov z okroglimi bakrenimi vodniki in naznačenimi napetostmi do vključno 450/750 V (IEC 60719:1992)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
18-Aug-1993
Withdrawal Date
28-Feb-1994
Technical Committee
CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
Drafting Committee
IEC/TC 20 - IEC_TC_20
Parallel Committee
IEC/TC 20 - IEC_TC_20
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
19-Aug-1993
Completion Date
19-Aug-1993

Relations

Effective Date
03-Feb-2026
Effective Date
03-Feb-2026
Effective Date
03-Feb-2026

Overview

The EN 60719:1993 standard, issued by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), outlines a precise method for calculating the lower and upper limits of the average outer dimensions for cables with circular copper conductors. These cables are rated for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, covering both fixed wiring and flexible cables or cords. This standard is essential for manufacturers, designers, and quality controllers involved in cable production and specification, ensuring dimensional consistency and compatibility across products and applications.

Key Topics

  • Scope: Applies to cables with circular copper conductors and rated voltages max 450/750 V, excluding mineral insulated cables. It calculates average outer diameters but does not replace methods for sheath thickness determination as per IEC 502.
  • Calculation Method:
    • Starts with nominal conductor diameter values specified for different cable classes (fixed wiring - Class 1 and 2; flexible cables - Class 5 and 6).
    • Adds insulation and any mandatory coverings thickness to determine the nominal diameter over the core.
    • Applies assembly coefficients based on the number of cores to calculate the outer diameter over the core assembly.
    • Adds sheath and other relevant coverings thickness to determine the nominal outer diameter of the finished cable.
  • Dimensional Limits:
    • Lower limit (Dmin) is calculated by applying a factor to the nominal outer diameter to accommodate manufacturing tolerances and cable construction.
    • Upper limit (Dmax) is defined with a multiplication factor differentiated by cable type such as rubber or PVC cables.
  • Mandatory Coverings Thickness: Includes specific thickness values for film separators, textile braids, metal braids, and tapes used as cable component layers.
  • Conductor Diameter Tables: Provides detailed tables listing nominal diameters for circular copper conductors by cross-sectional area and cable class for precise calculation input.

Applications

EN 60719:1993 is widely applicable in the electrical and electronics industries for:

  • Cable Manufacturing: Ensures cables meet international dimensional tolerances, aiding in quality control and conformity.
  • Product Design: Enables engineers to design cable assemblies with predictable dimensions for proper fitting in conduits, connectors, and enclosures.
  • Installation and Safety: Guarantees cables fit within specified dimensional limits, preventing installation challenges and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Standardization compliance: Helps testing laboratories and certification bodies verify that cable products meet standardized dimensional requirements before market release.

Related Standards

  • IEC 502:1983 – Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables rated from 1 kV up to 30 kV, referenced in EN 60719 for appropriate sheath thickness calculations.
  • IEC 60228 – Conductors of insulated cables, specifying conductor classification relevant to nominal conductor diameters used in EN 60719 calculations.
  • EN 60502 – Power cables with extruded insulation and their dimensioning practices, complementing the outer diameter calculations.
  • IEC 60332-1 – Tests on electric cables under fire conditions, where correct cable sizing as per EN 60719 contributes to performance determinations.

This standard underpins effective industrial cable production, testing, and application by providing a scientifically-based, internationally recognized calculation framework for cable dimensions ensuring mechanical compatibility and product reliability within low voltage electrical systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 60719:1993 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Calculation of the lower and upper limits for the average outer dimensions of cables with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V". This standard covers: Specifies a method for the calculation of the lower and upper limits for the average outer diameter of cables and the outer dimensions of flat cords with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

Specifies a method for the calculation of the lower and upper limits for the average outer diameter of cables and the outer dimensions of flat cords with circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.

EN 60719:1993 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 61138:1997, EN 50214:2006, EN 60669-1:1995. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 60719:1993 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


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Calculation of the lower and upper limits for the average outer dimensions of cables with
circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (IEC
60719:1992)
Berechnung der unteren und oberen Grenzen der mittleren Außenmaße von Leitungen
mit runden Kupferleitern und Nennspannungen bis 450/750 V (IEC 60719:1992)
Calcul des valeurs minimales et maximales des dimensions extérieures moyennes des
conducteurs et câbles à âmes circulaires en cuivre et de tension nominale au plus égale
à 450/750 V (CEI 60719:1992)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60719:1993
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Calcul des valeurs minimales et maximales
des dimensions extérieures moyennes
des conducteurs et câbles à âmes circulaires
en cuivre et de tension nominale
au plus égale à 450/750 V
Calculation of the lower and upper limits
for the average outer dimensions of cables
with circular copper conductors and
of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
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719©IEC - 3 -
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
CALCULATION OF THE LOWER AND UPPER LIMITS
FOR THE AVERAGE OUTER DIMENSIONS
OF CABLES WITH CIRCULAR COPPER CONDUCTORS
AND OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO
AND INCLUDING 450/750 V
FOREWORD
1) The formal decisions or agreements of the IEC on technical matters, prepared by Technical Committees on
which all the National Committees having a special interest therein are represented, express, as nearly as
possible, an international consensus of opinion on the subjects dealt with.
They have the form of recommendations for international use and they are accepted by the National
2)
Committees in that sense.
3) In order to promote international unification, the IEC expresses the wish that all National Committees
should adopt the text of the IEC recommendation for their national rules in so far as national conditions will
permit. Any divergence between the IEC recommendation and the corresponding national rules should, as
far as possible, be clearly indicated in the latter.
This International Standard has been prepared by Sub-Committee 20B: Low-voltage
cables, of IEC Technical Committee No. 20: Electric cables.
This second edition of IEC 719 replaces the first edition issued in 1981.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
DIS Report on Voting
20B(CO)113 20B(CO)123
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the Voting
Report indicated in the above table.

719©IEC -5-
CALCULATION OF THE LOWER AND UPPER LIMITS
FOR THE AVERAGE OUTER DIMENSIONS
OF CABLES WITH CIRCULAR COPPER CONDUCTORS
AND OF RATED VOLTAGES UP TO
AND INCLUDING 450/750 V
1 General
1.1 Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for calculation of the lower and upper limits
for the average outer diameter of cables and the outer dimensions of flat cords with
circular copper conductors and of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V.
This standard is not applicable to mineral insulated cables. The method shall not be used
to calculate the diameter over the core assembly for determining the sheath thickness; the
method given in Appendix A of IEC 502 shall be used for this purpose.
NOTES
1 It is stressed that the conductor diameters given in the tables are intended only for use in this standard
as a basis for calculation and are not intended for verification by measurement.
2 The factors given in 2.5 and 3.1 of this standard may be varied in preparing standards for cables in
which the number of cores, the hardness of the insulation, precise positioning of the conductors or other
factors may affect the dimensional tolerances permissible.
1.2 Normative references
The following normative document contains provisions which, through reference in
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