125 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 125 A over 200 m (656.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 9.75V (2.44%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)150 mm²Drop: 10.19V (2.55%)
Voltage at Load390.2 VLine Loss: 2111.8 W
Max Power & Breaker86.6 kW125A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 125A at 200m
| 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 | 617.76 V (154.44%) | 0.0 V | 1019.02 V (254.76%) | 133750.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 370.66 V (92.66%) | 29.3 V | 611.41 V (152.85%) | 80250.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 231.66 V (57.92%) | 168.3 V | 382.13 V (95.53%) | 50156.2 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 154.44 V (38.61%) | 245.6 V | 254.76 V (63.69%) | 33437.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 92.66 V (23.17%) | 307.3 V | 152.85 V (38.21%) | 20062.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 57.92 V (14.48%) | 342.1 V | 95.53 V (23.88%) | 12539.1 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 37.07 V (9.27%) | 362.9 V | 61.14 V (15.29%) | 8025.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 26.48 V (6.62%) | 373.5 V | 43.67 V (10.92%) | 5732.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 18.53 V (4.63%) | 381.5 V | 30.57 V (7.64%) | 4012.5 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 13.24 V (3.31%) | 386.8 V | 21.84 V (5.46%) | 2866.1 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 9.75 V (2.44%) | 390.2 V | 16.09 V (4.02%) | 2111.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 7.72 V (1.93%) | 392.3 V | 12.74 V (3.18%) | 1671.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 6.18 V (1.54%) | 393.8 V | 10.19 V (2.55%) | 1337.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 5.01 V (1.25%) | 395.0 V | 8.26 V (2.07%) | 1084.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 3.86 V (0.97%) | 396.1 V | 6.37 V (1.59%) | 835.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 3.09 V (0.77%) | 396.9 V | 5.1 V (1.27%) | 668.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 2.32 V (0.58%) | 397.7 V | 3.82 V (0.96%) | 501.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 125 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 125A at 200 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 95 mm² copper cable for 125A over 200m at 400V (voltage drop: 9.75V or 2.44%).
What is the power capacity of 125A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 125A at 400V supports 86.6 kW with a standard 125A circuit breaker.
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