100 Amp Cable Size at 30 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 100 A over 30 m (98.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)25 mm²Drop: 4.45V (1.07%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)50 mm²Drop: 3.67V (0.88%)
Voltage at Load410.6 VLine Loss: 770.4 W
Max Power & Breaker71.88 kW100A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 100A at 30m
| 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 | 74.13 V (17.86%) | 340.9 V | 122.28 V (29.47%) | 12840.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 44.48 V (10.72%) | 370.5 V | 73.37 V (17.68%) | 7704.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 27.8 V (6.7%) | 387.2 V | 45.86 V (11.05%) | 4815.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 18.53 V (4.47%) | 396.5 V | 30.57 V (7.37%) | 3210.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 11.12 V (2.68%) | 403.9 V | 18.34 V (4.42%) | 1926.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 6.95 V (1.67%) | 408.1 V | 11.46 V (2.76%) | 1203.8 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 4.45 V (1.07%) | 410.6 V | 7.34 V (1.77%) | 770.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 3.18 V (0.77%) | 411.8 V | 5.24 V (1.26%) | 550.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 2.22 V (0.54%) | 412.8 V | 3.67 V (0.88%) | 385.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 1.59 V (0.38%) | 413.4 V | 2.62 V (0.63%) | 275.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.17 V (0.28%) | 413.8 V | 1.93 V (0.47%) | 202.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.93 V (0.22%) | 414.1 V | 1.53 V (0.37%) | 160.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.74 V (0.18%) | 414.3 V | 1.22 V (0.29%) | 128.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.6 V (0.14%) | 414.4 V | 0.99 V (0.24%) | 104.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.46 V (0.11%) | 414.5 V | 0.76 V (0.18%) | 80.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.37 V (0.09%) | 414.6 V | 0.61 V (0.15%) | 64.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.28 V (0.07%) | 414.7 V | 0.46 V (0.11%) | 48.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 100 Amp Cable Size at 30 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 100A at 30 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 25 mm² copper cable for 100A over 30m at 415V (voltage drop: 4.45V or 1.07%).
What is the power capacity of 100A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 100A at 415V supports 71.88 kW with a standard 100A circuit breaker.
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