10 Amp Cable Size at 35 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 10 A over 35 m (114.8 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2.5 mm²Drop: 5.99V (2.61%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)4 mm²Drop: 6.18V (2.69%)
Voltage at Load224.0 VLine Loss: 59.9 W
Max Power & Breaker2.3 kW10A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 10A at 35m
| 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 | 9.99 V (4.34%) | 220.0 V | 16.47 V (7.16%) | 99.9 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 5.99 V (2.61%) | 224.0 V | 9.88 V (4.3%) | 59.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 3.75 V (1.63%) | 226.3 V | 6.18 V (2.69%) | 37.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 2.5 V (1.09%) | 227.5 V | 4.12 V (1.79%) | 25.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 1.5 V (0.65%) | 228.5 V | 2.47 V (1.07%) | 15.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.94 V (0.41%) | 229.1 V | 1.54 V (0.67%) | 9.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.6 V (0.26%) | 229.4 V | 0.99 V (0.43%) | 6.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.43 V (0.19%) | 229.6 V | 0.71 V (0.31%) | 4.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.3 V (0.13%) | 229.7 V | 0.49 V (0.21%) | 3.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.21 V (0.09%) | 229.8 V | 0.35 V (0.15%) | 2.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.16 V (0.07%) | 229.8 V | 0.26 V (0.11%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.12 V (0.05%) | 229.9 V | 0.21 V (0.09%) | 1.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.1 V (0.04%) | 229.9 V | 0.16 V (0.07%) | 1.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.08 V (0.04%) | 229.9 V | 0.13 V (0.06%) | 0.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.06 V (0.03%) | 229.9 V | 0.1 V (0.04%) | 0.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.05 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.08 V (0.04%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.06 V (0.03%) | 0.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 10 Amp Cable Size at 35 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 10A at 35 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2.5 mm² copper cable for 10A over 35m at 230V (voltage drop: 5.99V or 2.61%).
What is the power capacity of 10A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 10A at 230V supports 2.3 kW with a standard 10A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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