In order to improve the efficiency and accuracy of ampacity calculation and submarine cable's section selection, this article improved the shortage of IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission) norms when calculating the ampacity of submarine cables, developed hierarchical principles and established accurate thermal circuit model of the various types of cables. This article realized accurate calculation of ampacity and achieved the ampacity calculation software module's design. Finally this article firstly developed a section selection software for submarine cables combined with the heat-stable calibration module. After verified the accuracy and effectiveness of software in the typical layout conditions, this software can provide good guidance for practical engineering.