45 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 45 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 0.83V (0.12%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 0.86V (0.12%)
Voltage at Load689.2 VLine Loss: 65.0 W
Max Power & Breaker53.78 kW45A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 45A at 5m
| 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 | 5.56 V (0.81%) | 684.4 V | 9.17 V (1.33%) | 433.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 3.34 V (0.48%) | 686.7 V | 5.5 V (0.8%) | 260.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 2.08 V (0.3%) | 687.9 V | 3.44 V (0.5%) | 162.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1.39 V (0.2%) | 688.6 V | 2.29 V (0.33%) | 108.3 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.83 V (0.12%) | 689.2 V | 1.38 V (0.2%) | 65.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.52 V (0.08%) | 689.5 V | 0.86 V (0.12%) | 40.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.33 V (0.05%) | 689.7 V | 0.55 V (0.08%) | 26.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.24 V (0.03%) | 689.8 V | 0.39 V (0.06%) | 18.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.17 V (0.02%) | 689.8 V | 0.28 V (0.04%) | 13.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.12 V (0.02%) | 689.9 V | 0.2 V (0.03%) | 9.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.09 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.14 V (0.02%) | 6.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.07 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.11 V (0.02%) | 5.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.09 V (0.01%) | 4.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 690.0 V | 0.07 V (0.01%) | 3.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 690.0 V | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 2.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.03 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 2.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.02 V (0.0%) | 690.0 V | 0.03 V (0.0%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 45 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 45A at 5 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 10 mm² copper cable for 45A over 5m at 690V (voltage drop: 0.83V or 0.12%).
What is the power capacity of 45A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 45A at 690V supports 53.78 kW with a standard 45A circuit breaker.
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