425 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 425 A over 200 m (656.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 4.54V (1.98%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 15.0V (6.52%)
Voltage at Load225.5 VLine Loss: 1932.7 W
Max Power & Breaker97.75 kW450A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A 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 | 2425.33 V (1054.49%) | 0.0 V | 4000.67 V (1739.42%) | 1030766.7 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1455.2 V (632.7%) | 0.0 V | 2400.4 V (1043.65%) | 618460.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 909.5 V (395.43%) | 0.0 V | 1500.25 V (652.28%) | 386537.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 606.33 V (263.62%) | 0.0 V | 1000.17 V (434.86%) | 257691.7 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 363.8 V (158.17%) | 0.0 V | 600.1 V (260.91%) | 154615.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 227.37 V (98.86%) | 2.6 V | 375.06 V (163.07%) | 96634.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 145.52 V (63.27%) | 84.5 V | 240.04 V (104.37%) | 61846.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 103.94 V (45.19%) | 126.1 V | 171.46 V (74.55%) | 44175.7 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 72.76 V (31.63%) | 157.2 V | 120.02 V (52.18%) | 30923.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 51.97 V (22.6%) | 178.0 V | 85.73 V (37.27%) | 22087.9 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 38.29 V (16.65%) | 191.7 V | 63.17 V (27.46%) | 16275.3 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 30.32 V (13.18%) | 199.7 V | 50.01 V (21.74%) | 12884.6 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 24.25 V (10.54%) | 205.7 V | 40.01 V (17.39%) | 10307.7 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 19.66 V (8.55%) | 210.3 V | 32.44 V (14.1%) | 8357.6 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 15.16 V (6.59%) | 214.8 V | 25.0 V (10.87%) | 6442.3 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 12.13 V (5.27%) | 217.9 V | 20.0 V (8.7%) | 5153.8 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 9.09 V (3.95%) | 220.9 V | 15.0 V (6.52%) | 3865.4 W | ~ ≤5% |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 200 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 200m at 230V (voltage drop: 4.54V or 1.98%).
What is the power capacity of 425A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 425A at 230V supports 97.75 kW with a standard 450A circuit breaker.
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