Copper, 75º Thermoplastic Insulated Cable Damage Table (Based on 60 Hz)

Copper
Wire Size
75ºC
Thermoplastic
............................Maximum Short-Circuit Withstand Current in Amperes
  For
1/2 Cycle
For
1 Cycle
For
2 Cycles
14 2,400 1,700 1,200
12 3,800 2,700 1,900
10 6,020 4,300 3,000
8 9,600 6,800 4,800
6 15,200 10,800 7,600
4 24,200 17,100 12,100
Reference: ICEA..