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Calculateur de Section de Câble Enceinte & Pertes

Comparez la résistance de boucle en cuivre selon la jauge AWG et la perte de signal, puis sélectionnez la section la plus fine dans une limite choisie.

m
ohm
%
W
Thinnest listed gauge within limit16AWG
Round-trip resistance0.308ohm
Voltage loss3.71%
Estimated load power92.7W
12 AWG loss1.50%
14 AWG loss2.36%
16 AWG loss3.71%
18 AWG loss5.77%
20 AWG loss8.87%
22 AWG loss13.41%
24 AWG loss19.75%

The recommendation is the thinnest listed copper gauge that meets the entered voltage-loss limit. Lower AWG numbers are thicker.

Fonctionnement

How to use it: enter one-way run length, nominal speaker impedance, amplifier power and the largest acceptable cable drop.

Formula. Loop resistance is twice length times copper resistance per metre. Voltage loss = cable resistance / (speaker plus cable resistance).

Example. A 12 m one-way run contains 24 m of conductor, so both legs must be included.

Exemple avec les saisies actuelles

Le résultat ci-dessus utilise exactement ces valeurs. Cet instantané est inclus à l’impression pour comparer la sortie aux mesures d’origine.

One-way cable length
12 m
Nominal speaker impedance
8 ohm
Maximum voltage loss
5 %
Amplifier power
100 W

Résultat principal: Thinnest listed gauge within limit: 16 AWG.

Avant d’utiliser le résultat

  • Measure from the datum or reference edge described by this tool, and do not mix inside, outside and centerline dimensions.
  • Keep inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final cutting or purchasing tolerance requires.
  • When the result is close to a limit, verify it with a test piece, field measurement, manufacturer drawing or qualified project professional.

Limites

This assumes copper at about 20 C and a resistive nominal load. Speaker impedance changes with frequency; connectors, copper-clad aluminium, temperature and local electrical rules can require a heavier cable. In-wall cable must have the correct fire rating.

Questions fréquentes

Is 12 AWG always better?

It has lower resistance, but may be unnecessary, harder to terminate and more expensive. Choose a gauge that meets loss and installation requirements.