160 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 160 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 6.78V (1.63%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 8.24V (1.99%)
Voltage at Load408.2 VLine Loss: 1878.3 W
Max Power & Breaker115.01 kW160A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 160A at 80m
| 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 | 316.3 V (76.22%) | 98.7 V | 521.74 V (125.72%) | 87654.4 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 189.78 V (45.73%) | 225.2 V | 313.04 V (75.43%) | 52592.6 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 118.61 V (28.58%) | 296.4 V | 195.65 V (47.15%) | 32870.4 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 79.07 V (19.05%) | 335.9 V | 130.43 V (31.43%) | 21913.6 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 47.44 V (11.43%) | 367.6 V | 78.26 V (18.86%) | 13148.2 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 29.65 V (7.15%) | 385.3 V | 48.91 V (11.79%) | 8217.6 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 18.98 V (4.57%) | 396.0 V | 31.3 V (7.54%) | 5259.3 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 13.56 V (3.27%) | 401.4 V | 22.36 V (5.39%) | 3756.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 9.49 V (2.29%) | 405.5 V | 15.65 V (3.77%) | 2629.6 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 6.78 V (1.63%) | 408.2 V | 11.18 V (2.69%) | 1878.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 4.99 V (1.2%) | 410.0 V | 8.24 V (1.99%) | 1384.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 3.95 V (0.95%) | 411.0 V | 6.52 V (1.57%) | 1095.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 3.16 V (0.76%) | 411.8 V | 5.22 V (1.26%) | 876.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 2.56 V (0.62%) | 412.4 V | 4.23 V (1.02%) | 710.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 1.98 V (0.48%) | 413.0 V | 3.26 V (0.79%) | 547.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.58 V (0.38%) | 413.4 V | 2.61 V (0.63%) | 438.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.19 V (0.29%) | 413.8 V | 1.96 V (0.47%) | 328.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 160 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 160A at 80 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 70 mm² copper cable for 160A over 80m at 415V (voltage drop: 6.78V or 1.63%).
What is the power capacity of 160A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 160A at 415V supports 115.01 kW with a standard 160A circuit breaker.
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