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Per the NEC, what are the standard ampere ratings of fixed-trip circuit breakers (600Vac maximum)?
Issue:
Where do circuit breaker amp ratings come from?

Product Line:
Circuit Breakers

Resolution:
Per NEC 240.6, the standard ampere rating for inverse time, fixed-trip circuit breakers, 600Vac maximum, shall be considered as follows:
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5060708090100110
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350400450500600700800
1000120016002000250030004000
50006000

The use of inverse time circuit breakers with nonstandard ampere ratings shall be permitted.

Schneider Electric USA

Per the NEC, what are the standard ampere ratings of fixed-trip circuit breakers (600Vac maximum)?
Issue:
Where do circuit breaker amp ratings come from?

Product Line:
Circuit Breakers 

Resolution:
Per NEC 240.6, the standard ampere rating for inverse time, fixed-trip circuit breakers, 600Vac maximum, shall be considered as follows:
 
15202530354045
5060708090100110
125150175200225250300
350400450500600700800
1000120016002000250030004000
50006000

The use of inverse time circuit breakers with nonstandard ampere ratings shall be permitted.

Schneider Electric USA

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