60 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 60 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)35 mm²Drop: 5.87V (2.55%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)50 mm²Drop: 6.78V (2.95%)
Voltage at Load224.1 VLine Loss: 352.2 W
Max Power & Breaker13.8 kW60A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 60A 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 | 136.96 V (59.55%) | 93.0 V | 225.92 V (98.23%) | 8217.6 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 82.18 V (35.73%) | 147.8 V | 135.55 V (58.94%) | 4930.6 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 51.36 V (22.33%) | 178.6 V | 84.72 V (36.83%) | 3081.6 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 34.24 V (14.89%) | 195.8 V | 56.48 V (24.56%) | 2054.4 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 20.54 V (8.93%) | 209.5 V | 33.89 V (14.73%) | 1232.6 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 12.84 V (5.58%) | 217.2 V | 21.18 V (9.21%) | 770.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 8.22 V (3.57%) | 221.8 V | 13.56 V (5.89%) | 493.1 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 5.87 V (2.55%) | 224.1 V | 9.68 V (4.21%) | 352.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 4.11 V (1.79%) | 225.9 V | 6.78 V (2.95%) | 246.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.93 V (1.28%) | 227.1 V | 4.84 V (2.1%) | 176.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 2.16 V (0.94%) | 227.8 V | 3.57 V (1.55%) | 129.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.71 V (0.74%) | 228.3 V | 2.82 V (1.23%) | 102.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.37 V (0.6%) | 228.6 V | 2.26 V (0.98%) | 82.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.11 V (0.48%) | 228.9 V | 1.83 V (0.8%) | 66.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.86 V (0.37%) | 229.1 V | 1.41 V (0.61%) | 51.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.68 V (0.3%) | 229.3 V | 1.13 V (0.49%) | 41.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.51 V (0.22%) | 229.5 V | 0.85 V (0.37%) | 30.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 60 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 60A at 80 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 35 mm² copper cable for 60A over 80m at 230V (voltage drop: 5.87V or 2.55%).
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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