5 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 5 A over 15 m (49.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)1.5 mm²Drop: 2.14V (0.93%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)1.5 mm²Drop: 3.53V (1.53%)
Voltage at Load227.9 VLine Loss: 10.7 W
Max Power & Breaker1.15 kW6A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 5A at 15m
| 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 | 2.14 V (0.93%) | 227.9 V | 3.53 V (1.53%) | 10.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1.28 V (0.56%) | 228.7 V | 2.12 V (0.92%) | 6.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 0.8 V (0.35%) | 229.2 V | 1.32 V (0.58%) | 4.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 0.54 V (0.23%) | 229.5 V | 0.88 V (0.38%) | 2.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.32 V (0.14%) | 229.7 V | 0.53 V (0.23%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.2 V (0.09%) | 229.8 V | 0.33 V (0.14%) | 1.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.13 V (0.06%) | 229.9 V | 0.21 V (0.09%) | 0.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.09 V (0.04%) | 229.9 V | 0.15 V (0.07%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.06 V (0.03%) | 229.9 V | 0.11 V (0.05%) | 0.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.05 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.08 V (0.03%) | 0.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.06 V (0.02%) | 0.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 0.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 0.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 0.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.01 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 0.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 230.0 V | 0.02 V (0.01%) | 0.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.01 V (0.0%) | 230.0 V | 0.01 V (0.01%) | 0.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 5 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 5A at 15 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 1.5 mm² copper cable for 5A over 15m at 230V (voltage drop: 2.14V or 0.93%).
What is the power capacity of 5A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 5A at 230V supports 1.15 kW with a standard 6A circuit breaker.
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