5 Amp Cable Size at 250 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 5 A over 250 m (820.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)4 mm²Drop: 11.58V (2.79%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 7.64V (1.84%)
Voltage at Load403.4 VLine Loss: 100.3 W
Max Power & Breaker3.59 kW6A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 5A 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 | 30.89 V (7.44%) | 384.1 V | 50.95 V (12.28%) | 267.5 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 18.53 V (4.47%) | 396.5 V | 30.57 V (7.37%) | 160.5 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 11.58 V (2.79%) | 403.4 V | 19.11 V (4.6%) | 100.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 7.72 V (1.86%) | 407.3 V | 12.74 V (3.07%) | 66.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 4.63 V (1.12%) | 410.4 V | 7.64 V (1.84%) | 40.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 2.9 V (0.7%) | 412.1 V | 4.78 V (1.15%) | 25.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1.85 V (0.45%) | 413.1 V | 3.06 V (0.74%) | 16.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.32 V (0.32%) | 413.7 V | 2.18 V (0.53%) | 11.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.93 V (0.22%) | 414.1 V | 1.53 V (0.37%) | 8.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.66 V (0.16%) | 414.3 V | 1.09 V (0.26%) | 5.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.49 V (0.12%) | 414.5 V | 0.8 V (0.19%) | 4.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.39 V (0.09%) | 414.6 V | 0.64 V (0.15%) | 3.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.31 V (0.07%) | 414.7 V | 0.51 V (0.12%) | 2.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.25 V (0.06%) | 414.7 V | 0.41 V (0.1%) | 2.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.19 V (0.05%) | 414.8 V | 0.32 V (0.08%) | 1.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.15 V (0.04%) | 414.8 V | 0.25 V (0.06%) | 1.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.12 V (0.03%) | 414.9 V | 0.19 V (0.05%) | 1.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 5 Amp Cable Size at 250 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 5A at 250 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 4 mm² copper cable for 5A over 250m at 415V (voltage drop: 11.58V or 2.79%).
What is the power capacity of 5A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 5A at 415V supports 3.59 kW with a standard 6A circuit breaker.
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