325 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 325 A over 120 m (393.7 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)185 mm²Drop: 7.81V (1.95%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 7.95V (1.99%)
Voltage at Load392.2 VLine Loss: 4398.6 W
Max Power & Breaker225.17 kW350A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 325A 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 | 963.71 V (240.93%) | 0.0 V | 1589.68 V (397.42%) | 542490.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 578.23 V (144.56%) | 0.0 V | 953.81 V (238.45%) | 325494.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 361.39 V (90.35%) | 38.6 V | 596.13 V (149.03%) | 203433.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 240.93 V (60.23%) | 159.1 V | 397.42 V (99.35%) | 135622.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 144.56 V (36.14%) | 255.4 V | 238.45 V (59.61%) | 81373.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 90.35 V (22.59%) | 309.7 V | 149.03 V (37.26%) | 50858.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 57.82 V (14.46%) | 342.2 V | 95.38 V (23.85%) | 32549.4 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 41.3 V (10.33%) | 358.7 V | 68.13 V (17.03%) | 23249.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 28.91 V (7.23%) | 371.1 V | 47.69 V (11.92%) | 16274.7 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 20.65 V (5.16%) | 379.3 V | 34.06 V (8.52%) | 11624.8 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 15.22 V (3.8%) | 384.8 V | 25.1 V (6.28%) | 8565.6 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 12.05 V (3.01%) | 388.0 V | 19.87 V (4.97%) | 6781.1 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 9.64 V (2.41%) | 390.4 V | 15.9 V (3.97%) | 5424.9 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 7.81 V (1.95%) | 392.2 V | 12.89 V (3.22%) | 4398.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 6.02 V (1.51%) | 394.0 V | 9.94 V (2.48%) | 3390.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 4.82 V (1.2%) | 395.2 V | 7.95 V (1.99%) | 2712.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 3.61 V (0.9%) | 396.4 V | 5.96 V (1.49%) | 2034.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 325 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 325A at 120 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 185 mm² copper cable for 325A over 120m at 400V (voltage drop: 7.81V or 1.95%).
What is the power capacity of 325A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 325A at 400V supports 225.17 kW with a standard 350A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (400V)
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