15 Amp Cable Size at 600 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 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 5.5V (2.39%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 6.69V (2.91%)
Voltage at Load224.5 VLine Loss: 82.5 W
Max Power & Breaker3.45 kW15A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 15A at 600m
| 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 | 256.8 V (111.65%) | 0.0 V | 423.6 V (184.17%) | 3852.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 154.08 V (66.99%) | 75.9 V | 254.16 V (110.5%) | 2311.2 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 96.3 V (41.87%) | 133.7 V | 158.85 V (69.07%) | 1444.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 64.2 V (27.91%) | 165.8 V | 105.9 V (46.04%) | 963.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 38.52 V (16.75%) | 191.5 V | 63.54 V (27.63%) | 577.8 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 24.07 V (10.47%) | 205.9 V | 39.71 V (17.27%) | 361.1 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 15.41 V (6.7%) | 214.6 V | 25.42 V (11.05%) | 231.1 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 11.01 V (4.79%) | 219.0 V | 18.15 V (7.89%) | 165.1 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 7.7 V (3.35%) | 222.3 V | 12.71 V (5.53%) | 115.6 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 5.5 V (2.39%) | 224.5 V | 9.08 V (3.95%) | 82.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 4.05 V (1.76%) | 225.9 V | 6.69 V (2.91%) | 60.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 3.21 V (1.4%) | 226.8 V | 5.29 V (2.3%) | 48.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 2.57 V (1.12%) | 227.4 V | 4.24 V (1.84%) | 38.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 2.08 V (0.91%) | 227.9 V | 3.43 V (1.49%) | 31.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 1.6 V (0.7%) | 228.4 V | 2.65 V (1.15%) | 24.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.28 V (0.56%) | 228.7 V | 2.12 V (0.92%) | 19.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.96 V (0.42%) | 229.0 V | 1.59 V (0.69%) | 14.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 15 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 15A at 600 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 70 mm² copper cable for 15A over 600m at 230V (voltage drop: 5.5V or 2.39%).
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.
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