Primary UD cables are used in primary distribution network systems in residential, commercial and industrial areas. They can be used in conduit pipes, underground ducts or directly buried.
ASTM B 231 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
ASTM B 400 Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors
ANSI/ICEA S-94-649 Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 Through 46kV
| Conductor | Copper Neutral | 100% Insulation Level | 133% Insulation Level | |||||||||
| Size | Area | Nominal Diameter | No.of Wires | Size | Nominal Insulation Thickness | Nominal Sheath Thickness |
Approx. Overall Diameter | Approx. Weight | Nominal Insulation Thickness | Nominal Sheath Thickness | Approx. Overall Diameter |
Approx. Weight |
| AWG/kcmil | mm² | mm | No. | AWG | mm | mm | mm | kg/km | mm | mm | mm | kg/km |
| Full Neutral | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 42.4 | 7.59 | 13 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 32.9 | 997 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 35.0 | 1138 |
| 1/0 | 53.5 | 8.53 | 16 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 33.8 | 1109 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 37.4 | 1257 |
| 2/0 | 67.4 | 9.55 | 13 | 12 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 35.7 | 1257 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 39.9 | 1443 |
| 3/0 | 85 | 10.7 | 16 | 12 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 36.8 | 1436 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 41.0 | 1629 |
| 4/0 | 107 | 12.1 | 13 | 10 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 39.3 | 1704 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 43.5 | 1867 |
| 1/3 Neutral | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 42.4 | 7.59 | 6 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 32.9 | 870 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 35.0 | 1012 |
| 1/0 | 53.5 | 8.53 | 6 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 33.8 | 937 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 37.4 | 1079 |
| 2/0 | 67.4 | 9.55 | 7 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 34.8 | 1027 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 39.0 | 1213 |
| 3/0 | 85 | 10.7 | 9 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 36.0 | 1153 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 40.2 | 1347 |
| 4/0 | 107 | 12.1 | 11 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 37.4 | 1332 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 41.6 | 1495 |
| 250 | 127 | 13.2 | 13 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 39.1 | 1473 | 8.13 | 2.03 | 42.7 | 1644 |
| 350 | 177 | 15.6 | 18 | 14 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 41.5 | 1786 | 8.13 | 2.79 | 45.1 | 2053 |
| 500 | 253 | 18.7 | 16 | 12 | 6.60 | 2.03 | 45.4 | 2314 | 8.13 | 2.79 | 50.8 | 2522 |
| 750 | 380 | 23.1 | 24 | 12 | 6.60 | 2.79 | 51.6 | 3140 | 8.13 | 2.79 | 56.1 | 3437 |
| 1000 | 507 | 26.9 | 20 | 10 | 6.60 | 2.79 | 57.7 | 3899 | 8.13 | 2.79 | 61.3 | 4151 |