175 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 175 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 6.31V (2.74%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)150 mm²Drop: 6.59V (2.86%)
Voltage at Load223.7 VLine Loss: 1103.8 W
Max Power & Breaker40.25 kW175A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 175A 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 | 399.47 V (173.68%) | 0.0 V | 658.93 V (286.49%) | 69906.7 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 239.68 V (104.21%) | 0.0 V | 395.36 V (171.9%) | 41944.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 149.8 V (65.13%) | 80.2 V | 247.1 V (107.43%) | 26215.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 99.87 V (43.42%) | 130.1 V | 164.73 V (71.62%) | 17476.7 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 59.92 V (26.05%) | 170.1 V | 98.84 V (42.97%) | 10486.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 37.45 V (16.28%) | 192.6 V | 61.77 V (26.86%) | 6553.8 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 23.97 V (10.42%) | 206.0 V | 39.54 V (17.19%) | 4194.4 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 17.12 V (7.44%) | 212.9 V | 28.24 V (12.28%) | 2996.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 11.98 V (5.21%) | 218.0 V | 19.77 V (8.59%) | 2097.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 8.56 V (3.72%) | 221.4 V | 14.12 V (6.14%) | 1498.0 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 6.31 V (2.74%) | 223.7 V | 10.4 V (4.52%) | 1103.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 4.99 V (2.17%) | 225.0 V | 8.24 V (3.58%) | 873.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 3.99 V (1.74%) | 226.0 V | 6.59 V (2.86%) | 699.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 3.24 V (1.41%) | 226.8 V | 5.34 V (2.32%) | 566.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 2.5 V (1.09%) | 227.5 V | 4.12 V (1.79%) | 436.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 2.0 V (0.87%) | 228.0 V | 3.29 V (1.43%) | 349.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.5 V (0.65%) | 228.5 V | 2.47 V (1.07%) | 262.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 175 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 175A at 80 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 95 mm² copper cable for 175A over 80m at 230V (voltage drop: 6.31V or 2.74%).
What is the power capacity of 175A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 175A at 230V supports 40.25 kW with a standard 175A circuit breaker.
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