16 Amp Cable Size at 10 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 16 A over 10 m (32.8 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)1.5 mm²Drop: 4.57V (1.98%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)2.5 mm²Drop: 4.52V (1.96%)
Voltage at Load225.4 VLine Loss: 73.0 W
Max Power & Breaker3.68 kW16A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 16A at 10m
| 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 | 4.57 V (1.98%) | 225.4 V | 7.53 V (3.27%) | 73.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2.74 V (1.19%) | 227.3 V | 4.52 V (1.96%) | 43.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1.71 V (0.74%) | 228.3 V | 2.82 V (1.23%) | 27.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1.14 V (0.5%) | 228.9 V | 1.88 V (0.82%) | 18.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.68 V (0.3%) | 229.3 V | 1.13 V (0.49%) | 11.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.43 V (0.19%) | 229.6 V | 0.71 V (0.31%) | 6.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.27 V (0.12%) | 229.7 V | 0.45 V (0.2%) | 4.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.2 V (0.09%) | 229.8 V | 0.32 V (0.14%) | 3.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.14 V (0.06%) | 229.9 V | 0.23 V (0.1%) | 2.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.1 V (0.04%) | 229.9 V | 0.16 V (0.07%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.07 V (0.03%) | 229.9 V | 0.12 V (0.05%) | 1.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.06 V (0.02%) | 229.9 V | 0.09 V (0.04%) | 0.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.05 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.08 V (0.03%) | 0.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.06 V (0.03%) | 0.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.05 V (0.02%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 0.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 0.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 16 Amp Cable Size at 10 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 16A at 10 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 1.5 mm² copper cable for 16A over 10m at 230V (voltage drop: 4.57V or 1.98%).
What is the power capacity of 16A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 16A at 230V supports 3.68 kW with a standard 16A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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