30 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 30 A over 50 m (164.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)6 mm²Drop: 9.27V (2.23%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 9.17V (2.21%)
Voltage at Load405.7 VLine Loss: 481.5 W
Max Power & Breaker21.56 kW30A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 30A at 50m
| 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 | 37.07 V (8.93%) | 377.9 V | 61.14 V (14.73%) | 1926.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 22.24 V (5.36%) | 392.8 V | 36.68 V (8.84%) | 1155.6 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 13.9 V (3.35%) | 401.1 V | 22.93 V (5.52%) | 722.2 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 9.27 V (2.23%) | 405.7 V | 15.29 V (3.68%) | 481.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 5.56 V (1.34%) | 409.4 V | 9.17 V (2.21%) | 288.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 3.47 V (0.84%) | 411.5 V | 5.73 V (1.38%) | 180.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 2.22 V (0.54%) | 412.8 V | 3.67 V (0.88%) | 115.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.59 V (0.38%) | 413.4 V | 2.62 V (0.63%) | 82.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 1.11 V (0.27%) | 413.9 V | 1.83 V (0.44%) | 57.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.79 V (0.19%) | 414.2 V | 1.31 V (0.32%) | 41.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.59 V (0.14%) | 414.4 V | 0.97 V (0.23%) | 30.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.46 V (0.11%) | 414.5 V | 0.76 V (0.18%) | 24.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.37 V (0.09%) | 414.6 V | 0.61 V (0.15%) | 19.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.3 V (0.07%) | 414.7 V | 0.5 V (0.12%) | 15.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.23 V (0.06%) | 414.8 V | 0.38 V (0.09%) | 12.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.19 V (0.04%) | 414.8 V | 0.31 V (0.07%) | 9.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.14 V (0.03%) | 414.9 V | 0.23 V (0.06%) | 7.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 30 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 30A at 50 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 6 mm² copper cable for 30A over 50m at 415V (voltage drop: 9.27V or 2.23%).
What is the power capacity of 30A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 30A at 415V supports 21.56 kW with a standard 30A circuit breaker.
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