550 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 550 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 4.71V (2.05%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 7.77V (3.38%)
Voltage at Load225.3 VLine Loss: 2589.4 W
Max Power & Breaker126.5 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 550A at 80m
| 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 | 1255.47 V (545.86%) | 0.0 V | 2070.93 V (900.41%) | 690506.7 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 753.28 V (327.51%) | 0.0 V | 1242.56 V (540.24%) | 414304.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 470.8 V (204.7%) | 0.0 V | 776.6 V (337.65%) | 258940.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 313.87 V (136.46%) | 0.0 V | 517.73 V (225.1%) | 172626.7 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 188.32 V (81.88%) | 41.7 V | 310.64 V (135.06%) | 103576.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 117.7 V (51.17%) | 112.3 V | 194.15 V (84.41%) | 64735.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 75.33 V (32.75%) | 154.7 V | 124.26 V (54.02%) | 41430.4 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 53.81 V (23.39%) | 176.2 V | 88.75 V (38.59%) | 29593.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 37.66 V (16.38%) | 192.3 V | 62.13 V (27.01%) | 20715.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 26.9 V (11.7%) | 203.1 V | 44.38 V (19.29%) | 14796.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 19.82 V (8.62%) | 210.2 V | 32.7 V (14.22%) | 10902.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 15.69 V (6.82%) | 214.3 V | 25.89 V (11.26%) | 8631.3 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 12.55 V (5.46%) | 217.4 V | 20.71 V (9.0%) | 6905.1 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 10.18 V (4.43%) | 219.8 V | 16.79 V (7.3%) | 5598.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 7.85 V (3.41%) | 222.2 V | 12.94 V (5.63%) | 4315.7 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 6.28 V (2.73%) | 223.7 V | 10.35 V (4.5%) | 3452.5 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 4.71 V (2.05%) | 225.3 V | 7.77 V (3.38%) | 2589.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 550 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 550A at 80 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 400 mm² copper cable for 550A over 80m at 230V (voltage drop: 4.71V or 2.05%).
What is the power capacity of 550A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 550A at 230V supports 126.5 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
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