16 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 16 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)1.5 mm²Drop: 1.98V (0.48%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)2.5 mm²Drop: 1.96V (0.47%)
Voltage at Load413.0 VLine Loss: 54.8 W
Max Power & Breaker11.5 kW16A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 16A at 5m
| 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 | 1.98 V (0.48%) | 413.0 V | 3.26 V (0.79%) | 54.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1.19 V (0.29%) | 413.8 V | 1.96 V (0.47%) | 32.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 0.74 V (0.18%) | 414.3 V | 1.22 V (0.29%) | 20.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 0.49 V (0.12%) | 414.5 V | 0.82 V (0.2%) | 13.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.3 V (0.07%) | 414.7 V | 0.49 V (0.12%) | 8.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.19 V (0.04%) | 414.8 V | 0.31 V (0.07%) | 5.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.12 V (0.03%) | 414.9 V | 0.2 V (0.05%) | 3.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.08 V (0.02%) | 414.9 V | 0.14 V (0.03%) | 2.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 414.9 V | 0.1 V (0.02%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.04 V (0.01%) | 415.0 V | 0.07 V (0.02%) | 1.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 415.0 V | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 0.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 415.0 V | 0.04 V (0.01%) | 0.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 415.0 V | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 415.0 V | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 0.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 415.0 V | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 0.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 415.0 V | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 0.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 415.0 V | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 0.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 16 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 16A at 5 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 1.5 mm² copper cable for 16A over 5m at 415V (voltage drop: 1.98V or 0.48%).
What is the power capacity of 16A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 16A at 415V supports 11.5 kW with a standard 16A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (415V)
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