50 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 50 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 1.07V (0.47%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 1.1V (0.48%)
Voltage at Load228.9 VLine Loss: 53.5 W
Max Power & Breaker11.5 kW50A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 50A 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 | 7.13 V (3.1%) | 222.9 V | 11.77 V (5.12%) | 356.7 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 4.28 V (1.86%) | 225.7 V | 7.06 V (3.07%) | 214.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 2.67 V (1.16%) | 227.3 V | 4.41 V (1.92%) | 133.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1.78 V (0.78%) | 228.2 V | 2.94 V (1.28%) | 89.2 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 1.07 V (0.47%) | 228.9 V | 1.76 V (0.77%) | 53.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.67 V (0.29%) | 229.3 V | 1.1 V (0.48%) | 33.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.43 V (0.19%) | 229.6 V | 0.71 V (0.31%) | 21.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.31 V (0.13%) | 229.7 V | 0.5 V (0.22%) | 15.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.21 V (0.09%) | 229.8 V | 0.35 V (0.15%) | 10.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.15 V (0.07%) | 229.8 V | 0.25 V (0.11%) | 7.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.11 V (0.05%) | 229.9 V | 0.19 V (0.08%) | 5.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.09 V (0.04%) | 229.9 V | 0.15 V (0.06%) | 4.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.07 V (0.03%) | 229.9 V | 0.12 V (0.05%) | 3.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.06 V (0.03%) | 229.9 V | 0.1 V (0.04%) | 2.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.07 V (0.03%) | 2.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 230.0 V | 0.06 V (0.03%) | 1.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.03 V (0.01%) | 230.0 V | 0.04 V (0.02%) | 1.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 50 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 50A at 5 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 10 mm² copper cable for 50A over 5m at 230V (voltage drop: 1.07V or 0.47%).
What is the power capacity of 50A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 50A at 230V supports 11.5 kW with a standard 50A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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