15 Amp Cable Size at 20 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 15 A over 20 m (65.6 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2.5 mm²Drop: 5.14V (2.23%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)4 mm²Drop: 5.29V (2.3%)
Voltage at Load224.9 VLine Loss: 77.0 W
Max Power & Breaker3.45 kW15A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 15A at 20m
| 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 | 8.56 V (3.72%) | 221.4 V | 14.12 V (6.14%) | 128.4 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 5.14 V (2.23%) | 224.9 V | 8.47 V (3.68%) | 77.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 3.21 V (1.4%) | 226.8 V | 5.29 V (2.3%) | 48.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 2.14 V (0.93%) | 227.9 V | 3.53 V (1.53%) | 32.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 1.28 V (0.56%) | 228.7 V | 2.12 V (0.92%) | 19.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.8 V (0.35%) | 229.2 V | 1.32 V (0.58%) | 12.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.51 V (0.22%) | 229.5 V | 0.85 V (0.37%) | 7.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.37 V (0.16%) | 229.6 V | 0.61 V (0.26%) | 5.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.26 V (0.11%) | 229.7 V | 0.42 V (0.18%) | 3.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.18 V (0.08%) | 229.8 V | 0.3 V (0.13%) | 2.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.14 V (0.06%) | 229.9 V | 0.22 V (0.1%) | 2.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.11 V (0.05%) | 229.9 V | 0.18 V (0.08%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.09 V (0.04%) | 229.9 V | 0.14 V (0.06%) | 1.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.07 V (0.03%) | 229.9 V | 0.11 V (0.05%) | 1.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.05 V (0.02%) | 229.9 V | 0.09 V (0.04%) | 0.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.07 V (0.03%) | 0.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.05 V (0.02%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 15 Amp Cable Size at 20 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 15A at 20 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2.5 mm² copper cable for 15A over 20m at 230V (voltage drop: 5.14V or 2.23%).
What is the power capacity of 15A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 15A at 230V supports 3.45 kW with a standard 15A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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