15 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 15 A over 15 m (49.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)1.5 mm²Drop: 5.56V (1.34%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)2.5 mm²Drop: 5.5V (1.33%)
Voltage at Load409.4 VLine Loss: 144.4 W
Max Power & Breaker10.78 kW15A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 15A at 15m
| 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 | 5.56 V (1.34%) | 409.4 V | 9.17 V (2.21%) | 144.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 3.34 V (0.8%) | 411.7 V | 5.5 V (1.33%) | 86.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 2.08 V (0.5%) | 412.9 V | 3.44 V (0.83%) | 54.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1.39 V (0.33%) | 413.6 V | 2.29 V (0.55%) | 36.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.83 V (0.2%) | 414.2 V | 1.38 V (0.33%) | 21.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.52 V (0.13%) | 414.5 V | 0.86 V (0.21%) | 13.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.33 V (0.08%) | 414.7 V | 0.55 V (0.13%) | 8.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.24 V (0.06%) | 414.8 V | 0.39 V (0.09%) | 6.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.17 V (0.04%) | 414.8 V | 0.28 V (0.07%) | 4.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.12 V (0.03%) | 414.9 V | 0.2 V (0.05%) | 3.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.09 V (0.02%) | 414.9 V | 0.14 V (0.03%) | 2.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.07 V (0.02%) | 414.9 V | 0.11 V (0.03%) | 1.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 414.9 V | 0.09 V (0.02%) | 1.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 415.0 V | 0.07 V (0.02%) | 1.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 415.0 V | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 0.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 415.0 V | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 0.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 415.0 V | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 15 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 15A at 15 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 1.5 mm² copper cable for 15A over 15m at 415V (voltage drop: 5.56V or 1.34%).
What is the power capacity of 15A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 15A at 415V supports 10.78 kW with a standard 15A circuit breaker.
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