60 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 60 A over 25 m (82.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 4.01V (1.74%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)25 mm²Drop: 4.24V (1.84%)
Voltage at Load226.0 VLine Loss: 240.7 W
Max Power & Breaker13.8 kW60A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 60A at 25m
| 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 | 42.8 V (18.61%) | 187.2 V | 70.6 V (30.7%) | 2568.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 25.68 V (11.17%) | 204.3 V | 42.36 V (18.42%) | 1540.8 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 16.05 V (6.98%) | 213.9 V | 26.47 V (11.51%) | 963.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 10.7 V (4.65%) | 219.3 V | 17.65 V (7.67%) | 642.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 6.42 V (2.79%) | 223.6 V | 10.59 V (4.6%) | 385.2 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 4.01 V (1.74%) | 226.0 V | 6.62 V (2.88%) | 240.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 2.57 V (1.12%) | 227.4 V | 4.24 V (1.84%) | 154.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.83 V (0.8%) | 228.2 V | 3.03 V (1.32%) | 110.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 1.28 V (0.56%) | 228.7 V | 2.12 V (0.92%) | 77.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.92 V (0.4%) | 229.1 V | 1.51 V (0.66%) | 55.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.68 V (0.29%) | 229.3 V | 1.11 V (0.48%) | 40.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.53 V (0.23%) | 229.5 V | 0.88 V (0.38%) | 32.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.43 V (0.19%) | 229.6 V | 0.71 V (0.31%) | 25.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.35 V (0.15%) | 229.7 V | 0.57 V (0.25%) | 20.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.27 V (0.12%) | 229.7 V | 0.44 V (0.19%) | 16.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.21 V (0.09%) | 229.8 V | 0.35 V (0.15%) | 12.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.16 V (0.07%) | 229.8 V | 0.26 V (0.12%) | 9.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 60 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 60A at 25 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 16 mm² copper cable for 60A over 25m at 230V (voltage drop: 4.01V or 1.74%).
What is the power capacity of 60A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 60A at 230V supports 13.8 kW with a standard 60A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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