30 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 30 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 8.9V (2.22%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 9.17V (2.29%)
Voltage at Load391.1 VLine Loss: 462.2 W
Max Power & Breaker20.78 kW30A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 30A 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 | 59.31 V (14.83%) | 340.7 V | 97.83 V (24.46%) | 3081.6 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 35.58 V (8.9%) | 364.4 V | 58.7 V (14.67%) | 1849.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 22.24 V (5.56%) | 377.8 V | 36.68 V (9.17%) | 1155.6 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 14.83 V (3.71%) | 385.2 V | 24.46 V (6.11%) | 770.4 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 8.9 V (2.22%) | 391.1 V | 14.67 V (3.67%) | 462.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 5.56 V (1.39%) | 394.4 V | 9.17 V (2.29%) | 288.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 3.56 V (0.89%) | 396.4 V | 5.87 V (1.47%) | 184.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 2.54 V (0.64%) | 397.5 V | 4.19 V (1.05%) | 132.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 1.78 V (0.44%) | 398.2 V | 2.93 V (0.73%) | 92.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 1.27 V (0.32%) | 398.7 V | 2.1 V (0.52%) | 66.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.94 V (0.23%) | 399.1 V | 1.54 V (0.39%) | 48.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.74 V (0.19%) | 399.3 V | 1.22 V (0.31%) | 38.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.59 V (0.15%) | 399.4 V | 0.98 V (0.24%) | 30.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.48 V (0.12%) | 399.5 V | 0.79 V (0.2%) | 25.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.37 V (0.09%) | 399.6 V | 0.61 V (0.15%) | 19.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.3 V (0.07%) | 399.7 V | 0.49 V (0.12%) | 15.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.22 V (0.06%) | 399.8 V | 0.37 V (0.09%) | 11.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 30 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 30A at 80 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 10 mm² copper cable for 30A over 80m at 400V (voltage drop: 8.9V or 2.22%).
What is the power capacity of 30A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 30A at 400V supports 20.78 kW with a standard 30A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (400V)
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