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Why are top plugsplug tops rated 16A and not 17, 18 or 19A?

In South Africa, most top plugsplug tops are unfused and are rated 16A. I would like to know how they determine what current value they'll rate a plug, and what factors influence how they rate a plug when designing it. I know some countries use the 15A and 13A, but surely the exact value was calculated? How was this done because the information online says nothing about why the plug is rated the way it is.enter image description here

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Why are top plugs rated 16A and not 17, 18 or 19A?

In South Africa, most top plugs are unfused and are rated 16A. I would like to know how they determine what current value they'll rate a plug, and what factors influence how they rate a plug when designing it. I know some countries use the 15A and 13A, but surely the exact value was calculated? How was this done because the information online says nothing about why the plug is rated the way it is.

Why are plug tops rated 16A and not 17, 18 or 19A?

In South Africa, most plug tops are unfused and are rated 16A. I would like to know how they determine what current value they'll rate a plug, and what factors influence how they rate a plug when designing it. I know some countries use the 15A and 13A, but surely the exact value was calculated? How was this done because the information online says nothing about why the plug is rated the way it is.enter image description here

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Ph3ng
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Why are top plugs rated 16A and not 17, 18 or 19A?

In South Africa, most top plugs are unfused and are rated 16A. I would like to know how they determine what current value they'll rate a plug, and what factors influence how they rate a plug when designing it. I know some countries use the 15A and 13A, but surely the exact value was calculated? How was this done because the information online says nothing about why the plug is rated the way it is.