325 Amp Cable Size at 250 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 325 A over 250 m (820.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 4.34V (1.89%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 14.34V (6.24%)
Voltage at Load225.7 VLine Loss: 1412.8 W
Max Power & Breaker74.75 kW350A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 325A at 250m
| 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 | 2318.33 V (1007.97%) | 0.0 V | 3824.17 V (1662.68%) | 753458.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1391.0 V (604.78%) | 0.0 V | 2294.5 V (997.61%) | 452075.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 869.37 V (377.99%) | 0.0 V | 1434.06 V (623.51%) | 282546.9 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 579.58 V (251.99%) | 0.0 V | 956.04 V (415.67%) | 188364.6 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 347.75 V (151.2%) | 0.0 V | 573.62 V (249.4%) | 113018.7 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 217.34 V (94.5%) | 12.7 V | 358.52 V (155.88%) | 70636.7 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 139.1 V (60.48%) | 90.9 V | 229.45 V (99.76%) | 45207.5 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 99.36 V (43.2%) | 130.6 V | 163.89 V (71.26%) | 32291.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 69.55 V (30.24%) | 160.4 V | 114.72 V (49.88%) | 22603.8 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 49.68 V (21.6%) | 180.3 V | 81.95 V (35.63%) | 16145.5 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 36.61 V (15.92%) | 193.4 V | 60.38 V (26.25%) | 11896.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 28.98 V (12.6%) | 201.0 V | 47.8 V (20.78%) | 9418.2 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 23.18 V (10.08%) | 206.8 V | 38.24 V (16.63%) | 7534.6 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 18.8 V (8.17%) | 211.2 V | 31.01 V (13.48%) | 6109.1 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 14.49 V (6.3%) | 215.5 V | 23.9 V (10.39%) | 4709.1 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 11.59 V (5.04%) | 218.4 V | 19.12 V (8.31%) | 3767.3 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 8.69 V (3.78%) | 221.3 V | 14.34 V (6.24%) | 2825.5 W | ~ ≤5% |
FAQ — 325 Amp Cable Size at 250 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 325A at 250 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 325A over 250m at 230V (voltage drop: 4.34V or 1.89%).
What is the power capacity of 325A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 325A at 230V supports 74.75 kW with a standard 350A circuit breaker.
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