550 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 550 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 0.25V (0.06%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 0.42V (0.1%)
Voltage at Load414.7 VLine Loss: 242.8 W
Max Power & Breaker395.34 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 550A 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 | 67.95 V (16.37%) | 347.0 V | 112.09 V (27.01%) | 64735.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 40.77 V (9.82%) | 374.2 V | 67.26 V (16.21%) | 38841.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 25.48 V (6.14%) | 389.5 V | 42.03 V (10.13%) | 24275.6 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 16.99 V (4.09%) | 398.0 V | 28.02 V (6.75%) | 16183.8 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 10.19 V (2.46%) | 404.8 V | 16.81 V (4.05%) | 9710.2 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 6.37 V (1.54%) | 408.6 V | 10.51 V (2.53%) | 6068.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 4.08 V (0.98%) | 410.9 V | 6.73 V (1.62%) | 3884.1 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 2.91 V (0.7%) | 412.1 V | 4.8 V (1.16%) | 2774.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 2.04 V (0.49%) | 413.0 V | 3.36 V (0.81%) | 1942.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 1.46 V (0.35%) | 413.5 V | 2.4 V (0.58%) | 1387.2 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.07 V (0.26%) | 413.9 V | 1.77 V (0.43%) | 1022.1 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.85 V (0.2%) | 414.2 V | 1.4 V (0.34%) | 809.2 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.68 V (0.16%) | 414.3 V | 1.12 V (0.27%) | 647.3 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.55 V (0.13%) | 414.4 V | 0.91 V (0.22%) | 524.9 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.42 V (0.1%) | 414.6 V | 0.7 V (0.17%) | 404.6 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.34 V (0.08%) | 414.7 V | 0.56 V (0.14%) | 323.7 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.25 V (0.06%) | 414.7 V | 0.42 V (0.1%) | 242.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 550 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 550A at 5 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 400 mm² copper cable for 550A over 5m at 415V (voltage drop: 0.25V or 0.06%).
What is the power capacity of 550A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 550A at 415V supports 395.34 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
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