32 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 32 A over 200 m (656.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)50 mm²Drop: 5.48V (2.38%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 6.45V (2.81%)
Voltage at Load224.5 VLine Loss: 175.3 W
Max Power & Breaker7.36 kW32A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 32A 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 | 182.61 V (79.4%) | 47.4 V | 301.23 V (130.97%) | 5843.6 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 109.57 V (47.64%) | 120.4 V | 180.74 V (78.58%) | 3506.2 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 68.48 V (29.77%) | 161.5 V | 112.96 V (49.11%) | 2191.4 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 45.65 V (19.85%) | 184.3 V | 75.31 V (32.74%) | 1460.9 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 27.39 V (11.91%) | 202.6 V | 45.18 V (19.65%) | 876.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 17.12 V (7.44%) | 212.9 V | 28.24 V (12.28%) | 547.8 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 10.96 V (4.76%) | 219.0 V | 18.07 V (7.86%) | 350.6 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 7.83 V (3.4%) | 222.2 V | 12.91 V (5.61%) | 250.4 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 5.48 V (2.38%) | 224.5 V | 9.04 V (3.93%) | 175.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 3.91 V (1.7%) | 226.1 V | 6.45 V (2.81%) | 125.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 2.88 V (1.25%) | 227.1 V | 4.76 V (2.07%) | 92.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 2.28 V (0.99%) | 227.7 V | 3.77 V (1.64%) | 73.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.83 V (0.79%) | 228.2 V | 3.01 V (1.31%) | 58.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.48 V (0.64%) | 228.5 V | 2.44 V (1.06%) | 47.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 1.14 V (0.5%) | 228.9 V | 1.88 V (0.82%) | 36.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.91 V (0.4%) | 229.1 V | 1.51 V (0.65%) | 29.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.68 V (0.3%) | 229.3 V | 1.13 V (0.49%) | 21.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 32 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 32A at 200 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 50 mm² copper cable for 32A over 200m at 230V (voltage drop: 5.48V or 2.38%).
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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