200 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 200 A over 200 m (656.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 5.71V (2.48%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 7.06V (3.07%)
Voltage at Load224.3 VLine Loss: 1141.3 W
Max Power & Breaker46.0 kW200A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 200A at 200m
| 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 | 1141.33 V (496.23%) | 0.0 V | 1882.67 V (818.55%) | 228266.7 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 684.8 V (297.74%) | 0.0 V | 1129.6 V (491.13%) | 136960.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 428.0 V (186.09%) | 0.0 V | 706.0 V (306.96%) | 85600.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 285.33 V (124.06%) | 0.0 V | 470.67 V (204.64%) | 57066.7 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 171.2 V (74.43%) | 58.8 V | 282.4 V (122.78%) | 34240.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 107.0 V (46.52%) | 123.0 V | 176.5 V (76.74%) | 21400.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 68.48 V (29.77%) | 161.5 V | 112.96 V (49.11%) | 13696.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 48.91 V (21.27%) | 181.1 V | 80.69 V (35.08%) | 9782.9 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 34.24 V (14.89%) | 195.8 V | 56.48 V (24.56%) | 6848.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 24.46 V (10.63%) | 205.5 V | 40.34 V (17.54%) | 4891.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 18.02 V (7.84%) | 212.0 V | 29.73 V (12.92%) | 3604.2 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 14.27 V (6.2%) | 215.7 V | 23.53 V (10.23%) | 2853.3 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 11.41 V (4.96%) | 218.6 V | 18.83 V (8.19%) | 2282.7 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 9.25 V (4.02%) | 220.7 V | 15.26 V (6.64%) | 1850.8 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 7.13 V (3.1%) | 222.9 V | 11.77 V (5.12%) | 1426.7 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 5.71 V (2.48%) | 224.3 V | 9.41 V (4.09%) | 1141.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 4.28 V (1.86%) | 225.7 V | 7.06 V (3.07%) | 856.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 200 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 200A at 200 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 300 mm² copper cable for 200A over 200m at 230V (voltage drop: 5.71V or 2.48%).
What is the power capacity of 200A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 200A at 230V supports 46.0 kW with a standard 200A circuit breaker.
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