100 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 100 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 9.27V (2.32%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 11.26V (2.82%)
Voltage at Load390.7 VLine Loss: 1605.0 W
Max Power & Breaker69.28 kW100A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 100A at 175m
| 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 | 432.44 V (108.11%) | 0.0 V | 713.32 V (178.33%) | 74900.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 259.46 V (64.87%) | 140.5 V | 427.99 V (107.0%) | 44940.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 162.16 V (40.54%) | 237.8 V | 267.49 V (66.87%) | 28087.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 108.11 V (27.03%) | 291.9 V | 178.33 V (44.58%) | 18725.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 64.87 V (16.22%) | 335.1 V | 107.0 V (26.75%) | 11235.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 40.54 V (10.14%) | 359.5 V | 66.87 V (16.72%) | 7021.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 25.95 V (6.49%) | 374.1 V | 42.8 V (10.7%) | 4494.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 18.53 V (4.63%) | 381.5 V | 30.57 V (7.64%) | 3210.0 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 12.97 V (3.24%) | 387.0 V | 21.4 V (5.35%) | 2247.0 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 9.27 V (2.32%) | 390.7 V | 15.29 V (3.82%) | 1605.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 6.83 V (1.71%) | 393.2 V | 11.26 V (2.82%) | 1182.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 5.41 V (1.35%) | 394.6 V | 8.92 V (2.23%) | 936.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 4.32 V (1.08%) | 395.7 V | 7.13 V (1.78%) | 749.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 3.51 V (0.88%) | 396.5 V | 5.78 V (1.45%) | 607.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 2.7 V (0.68%) | 397.3 V | 4.46 V (1.11%) | 468.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 2.16 V (0.54%) | 397.8 V | 3.57 V (0.89%) | 374.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.62 V (0.41%) | 398.4 V | 2.67 V (0.67%) | 280.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 100 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 100A at 175 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 70 mm² copper cable for 100A over 175m at 400V (voltage drop: 9.27V or 2.32%).
What is the power capacity of 100A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 100A at 400V supports 69.28 kW with a standard 100A circuit breaker.
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