15 Amp Cable Size at 100 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 15 A over 100 m (328.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)4 mm²Drop: 13.9V (2.01%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)6 mm²Drop: 15.29V (2.22%)
Voltage at Load676.1 VLine Loss: 361.1 W
Max Power & Breaker17.93 kW15A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 15A at 100m
| 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 | 37.07 V (5.37%) | 652.9 V | 61.14 V (8.86%) | 963.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 22.24 V (3.22%) | 667.8 V | 36.68 V (5.32%) | 577.8 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 13.9 V (2.01%) | 676.1 V | 22.93 V (3.32%) | 361.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 9.27 V (1.34%) | 680.7 V | 15.29 V (2.22%) | 240.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 5.56 V (0.81%) | 684.4 V | 9.17 V (1.33%) | 144.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 3.47 V (0.5%) | 686.5 V | 5.73 V (0.83%) | 90.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 2.22 V (0.32%) | 687.8 V | 3.67 V (0.53%) | 57.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.59 V (0.23%) | 688.4 V | 2.62 V (0.38%) | 41.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 1.11 V (0.16%) | 688.9 V | 1.83 V (0.27%) | 28.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.79 V (0.12%) | 689.2 V | 1.31 V (0.19%) | 20.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.59 V (0.08%) | 689.4 V | 0.97 V (0.14%) | 15.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.46 V (0.07%) | 689.5 V | 0.76 V (0.11%) | 12.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.37 V (0.05%) | 689.6 V | 0.61 V (0.09%) | 9.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.3 V (0.04%) | 689.7 V | 0.5 V (0.07%) | 7.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.23 V (0.03%) | 689.8 V | 0.38 V (0.06%) | 6.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.19 V (0.03%) | 689.8 V | 0.31 V (0.04%) | 4.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.14 V (0.02%) | 689.9 V | 0.23 V (0.03%) | 3.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 15 Amp Cable Size at 100 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 15A at 100 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 4 mm² copper cable for 15A over 100m at 690V (voltage drop: 13.9V or 2.01%).
What is the power capacity of 15A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 15A at 690V supports 17.93 kW with a standard 15A circuit breaker.
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