160 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 160 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)185 mm²Drop: 6.48V (2.82%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 6.59V (2.86%)
Voltage at Load223.5 VLine Loss: 1036.5 W
Max Power & Breaker36.8 kW160A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 160A at 175m
| 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 | 798.93 V (347.36%) | 0.0 V | 1317.87 V (572.99%) | 127829.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 479.36 V (208.42%) | 0.0 V | 790.72 V (343.79%) | 76697.6 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 299.6 V (130.26%) | 0.0 V | 494.2 V (214.87%) | 47936.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 199.73 V (86.84%) | 30.3 V | 329.47 V (143.25%) | 31957.3 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 119.84 V (52.1%) | 110.2 V | 197.68 V (85.95%) | 19174.4 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 74.9 V (32.57%) | 155.1 V | 123.55 V (53.72%) | 11984.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 47.94 V (20.84%) | 182.1 V | 79.07 V (34.38%) | 7669.8 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 34.24 V (14.89%) | 195.8 V | 56.48 V (24.56%) | 5478.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 23.97 V (10.42%) | 206.0 V | 39.54 V (17.19%) | 3834.9 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 17.12 V (7.44%) | 212.9 V | 28.24 V (12.28%) | 2739.2 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 12.61 V (5.48%) | 217.4 V | 20.81 V (9.05%) | 2018.4 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 9.99 V (4.34%) | 220.0 V | 16.47 V (7.16%) | 1597.9 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 7.99 V (3.47%) | 222.0 V | 13.18 V (5.73%) | 1278.3 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 6.48 V (2.82%) | 223.5 V | 10.69 V (4.65%) | 1036.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 4.99 V (2.17%) | 225.0 V | 8.24 V (3.58%) | 798.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 3.99 V (1.74%) | 226.0 V | 6.59 V (2.86%) | 639.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 3.0 V (1.3%) | 227.0 V | 4.94 V (2.15%) | 479.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 160 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 160A at 175 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 185 mm² copper cable for 160A over 175m at 230V (voltage drop: 6.48V or 2.82%).
What is the power capacity of 160A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 160A at 230V supports 36.8 kW with a standard 160A circuit breaker.
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