32 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 32 A over 120 m (393.7 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)25 mm²Drop: 6.57V (2.86%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)50 mm²Drop: 5.42V (2.36%)
Voltage at Load223.4 VLine Loss: 210.4 W
Max Power & Breaker7.36 kW32A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 32A at 120m
| 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 | 109.57 V (47.64%) | 120.4 V | 180.74 V (78.58%) | 3506.2 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 65.74 V (28.58%) | 164.3 V | 108.44 V (47.15%) | 2103.7 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 41.09 V (17.86%) | 188.9 V | 67.78 V (29.47%) | 1314.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 27.39 V (11.91%) | 202.6 V | 45.18 V (19.65%) | 876.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 16.44 V (7.15%) | 213.6 V | 27.11 V (11.79%) | 525.9 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 10.27 V (4.47%) | 219.7 V | 16.94 V (7.37%) | 328.7 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 6.57 V (2.86%) | 223.4 V | 10.84 V (4.71%) | 210.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 4.7 V (2.04%) | 225.3 V | 7.75 V (3.37%) | 150.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 3.29 V (1.43%) | 226.7 V | 5.42 V (2.36%) | 105.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.35 V (1.02%) | 227.7 V | 3.87 V (1.68%) | 75.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.73 V (0.75%) | 228.3 V | 2.85 V (1.24%) | 55.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.37 V (0.6%) | 228.6 V | 2.26 V (0.98%) | 43.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.1 V (0.48%) | 228.9 V | 1.81 V (0.79%) | 35.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.89 V (0.39%) | 229.1 V | 1.47 V (0.64%) | 28.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.68 V (0.3%) | 229.3 V | 1.13 V (0.49%) | 21.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.55 V (0.24%) | 229.5 V | 0.9 V (0.39%) | 17.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.41 V (0.18%) | 229.6 V | 0.68 V (0.29%) | 13.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 32 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 32A at 120 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 25 mm² copper cable for 32A over 120m at 230V (voltage drop: 6.57V or 2.86%).
What is the power capacity of 32A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 32A at 230V supports 7.36 kW with a standard 32A circuit breaker.
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