160 Amp Cable Size at 5 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 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 0.49V (0.21%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 0.59V (0.26%)
Voltage at Load229.5 VLine Loss: 78.3 W
Max Power & Breaker36.8 kW160A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 160A 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 | 22.83 V (9.92%) | 207.2 V | 37.65 V (16.37%) | 3652.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 13.7 V (5.95%) | 216.3 V | 22.59 V (9.82%) | 2191.4 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 8.56 V (3.72%) | 221.4 V | 14.12 V (6.14%) | 1369.6 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 5.71 V (2.48%) | 224.3 V | 9.41 V (4.09%) | 913.1 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 3.42 V (1.49%) | 226.6 V | 5.65 V (2.46%) | 547.8 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 2.14 V (0.93%) | 227.9 V | 3.53 V (1.53%) | 342.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1.37 V (0.6%) | 228.6 V | 2.26 V (0.98%) | 219.1 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.98 V (0.43%) | 229.0 V | 1.61 V (0.7%) | 156.5 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.68 V (0.3%) | 229.3 V | 1.13 V (0.49%) | 109.6 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.49 V (0.21%) | 229.5 V | 0.81 V (0.35%) | 78.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.36 V (0.16%) | 229.6 V | 0.59 V (0.26%) | 57.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.29 V (0.12%) | 229.7 V | 0.47 V (0.2%) | 45.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.23 V (0.1%) | 229.8 V | 0.38 V (0.16%) | 36.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.19 V (0.08%) | 229.8 V | 0.31 V (0.13%) | 29.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.14 V (0.06%) | 229.9 V | 0.24 V (0.1%) | 22.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.11 V (0.05%) | 229.9 V | 0.19 V (0.08%) | 18.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.09 V (0.04%) | 229.9 V | 0.14 V (0.06%) | 13.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 160 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 160A at 5 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 70 mm² copper cable for 160A over 5m at 230V (voltage drop: 0.49V or 0.21%).
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.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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