10 Amp Cable Size at 10 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 10 A over 10 m (32.8 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)1.5 mm²Drop: 2.47V (0.36%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)1.5 mm²Drop: 4.08V (0.59%)
Voltage at Load687.5 VLine Loss: 42.8 W
Max Power & Breaker11.95 kW10A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 10A at 10m
| Cross-Section (mm²) | Cu Ampacity | Al Ampacity | Cu Voltage Drop | Load Voltage | Al Voltage Drop | Power Loss | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mm² | 16 A | 12 A | 2.47 V (0.36%) | 687.5 V | 4.08 V (0.59%) | 42.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1.48 V (0.21%) | 688.5 V | 2.45 V (0.35%) | 25.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 0.93 V (0.13%) | 689.1 V | 1.53 V (0.22%) | 16.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 0.62 V (0.09%) | 689.4 V | 1.02 V (0.15%) | 10.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.37 V (0.05%) | 689.6 V | 0.61 V (0.09%) | 6.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.23 V (0.03%) | 689.8 V | 0.38 V (0.06%) | 4.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.15 V (0.02%) | 689.9 V | 0.24 V (0.04%) | 2.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.11 V (0.02%) | 689.9 V | 0.17 V (0.03%) | 1.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.07 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.12 V (0.02%) | 1.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.09 V (0.01%) | 0.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.04 V (0.01%) | 690.0 V | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 0.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.03 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.04 V (0.01%) | 0.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.03 V (0.0%) | 0.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.03 V (0.0%) | 0.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 0.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 0.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 10 Amp Cable Size at 10 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 10A at 10 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 1.5 mm² copper cable for 10A over 10m at 690V (voltage drop: 2.47V or 0.36%).
What is the power capacity of 10A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 10A at 690V supports 11.95 kW with a standard 10A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (690V)
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