125 Amp Cable Size at 45 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 45 m (147.6 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)35 mm²Drop: 5.96V (1.49%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 4.91V (1.23%)
Voltage at Load394.0 VLine Loss: 1289.7 W
Max Power & Breaker86.6 kW125A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 125A at 45m
| 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 | 139.0 V (34.75%) | 261.0 V | 229.28 V (57.32%) | 30093.8 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 83.4 V (20.85%) | 316.6 V | 137.57 V (34.39%) | 18056.2 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 52.12 V (13.03%) | 347.9 V | 85.98 V (21.5%) | 11285.2 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 34.75 V (8.69%) | 365.3 V | 57.32 V (14.33%) | 7523.4 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 20.85 V (5.21%) | 379.2 V | 34.39 V (8.6%) | 4514.1 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 13.03 V (3.26%) | 387.0 V | 21.5 V (5.37%) | 2821.3 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 8.34 V (2.08%) | 391.7 V | 13.76 V (3.44%) | 1805.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 5.96 V (1.49%) | 394.0 V | 9.83 V (2.46%) | 1289.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 4.17 V (1.04%) | 395.8 V | 6.88 V (1.72%) | 902.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.98 V (0.74%) | 397.0 V | 4.91 V (1.23%) | 644.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 2.19 V (0.55%) | 397.8 V | 3.62 V (0.91%) | 475.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.74 V (0.43%) | 398.3 V | 2.87 V (0.72%) | 376.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.39 V (0.35%) | 398.6 V | 2.29 V (0.57%) | 300.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.13 V (0.28%) | 398.9 V | 1.86 V (0.46%) | 244.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.87 V (0.22%) | 399.1 V | 1.43 V (0.36%) | 188.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.69 V (0.17%) | 399.3 V | 1.15 V (0.29%) | 150.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.52 V (0.13%) | 399.5 V | 0.86 V (0.21%) | 112.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 125 Amp Cable Size at 45 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 125A at 45 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 35 mm² copper cable for 125A over 45m at 400V (voltage drop: 5.96V or 1.49%).
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.
Related Lengths & Currents (400V)
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