500 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 500 A over 50 m (164.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 2.32V (0.56%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 3.82V (0.92%)
Voltage at Load412.7 VLine Loss: 2006.2 W
Max Power & Breaker359.4 kW500A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 500A at 50m
| 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 | 617.76 V (148.86%) | 0.0 V | 1019.02 V (245.55%) | 535000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 370.66 V (89.32%) | 44.3 V | 611.41 V (147.33%) | 321000.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 231.66 V (55.82%) | 183.3 V | 382.13 V (92.08%) | 200625.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 154.44 V (37.21%) | 260.6 V | 254.76 V (61.39%) | 133750.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 92.66 V (22.33%) | 322.3 V | 152.85 V (36.83%) | 80250.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 57.92 V (13.96%) | 357.1 V | 95.53 V (23.02%) | 50156.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 37.07 V (8.93%) | 377.9 V | 61.14 V (14.73%) | 32100.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 26.48 V (6.38%) | 388.5 V | 43.67 V (10.52%) | 22928.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 18.53 V (4.47%) | 396.5 V | 30.57 V (7.37%) | 16050.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 13.24 V (3.19%) | 401.8 V | 21.84 V (5.26%) | 11464.3 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 9.75 V (2.35%) | 405.2 V | 16.09 V (3.88%) | 8447.4 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 7.72 V (1.86%) | 407.3 V | 12.74 V (3.07%) | 6687.5 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 6.18 V (1.49%) | 408.8 V | 10.19 V (2.46%) | 5350.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 5.01 V (1.21%) | 410.0 V | 8.26 V (1.99%) | 4337.8 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 3.86 V (0.93%) | 411.1 V | 6.37 V (1.53%) | 3343.7 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 3.09 V (0.74%) | 411.9 V | 5.1 V (1.23%) | 2675.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 2.32 V (0.56%) | 412.7 V | 3.82 V (0.92%) | 2006.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 500 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 500A at 50 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 400 mm² copper cable for 500A over 50m at 415V (voltage drop: 2.32V or 0.56%).
What is the power capacity of 500A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 500A at 415V supports 359.4 kW with a standard 500A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (415V)
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