80 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 80 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)25 mm²Drop: 0.59V (0.09%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)35 mm²Drop: 0.7V (0.1%)
Voltage at Load689.4 VLine Loss: 82.2 W
Max Power & Breaker95.61 kW80A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 80A 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 | 9.88 V (1.43%) | 680.1 V | 16.3 V (2.36%) | 1369.6 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 5.93 V (0.86%) | 684.1 V | 9.78 V (1.42%) | 821.8 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 3.71 V (0.54%) | 686.3 V | 6.11 V (0.89%) | 513.6 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 2.47 V (0.36%) | 687.5 V | 4.08 V (0.59%) | 342.4 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 1.48 V (0.21%) | 688.5 V | 2.45 V (0.35%) | 205.4 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.93 V (0.13%) | 689.1 V | 1.53 V (0.22%) | 128.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.59 V (0.09%) | 689.4 V | 0.98 V (0.14%) | 82.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.42 V (0.06%) | 689.6 V | 0.7 V (0.1%) | 58.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.3 V (0.04%) | 689.7 V | 0.49 V (0.07%) | 41.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.21 V (0.03%) | 689.8 V | 0.35 V (0.05%) | 29.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.16 V (0.02%) | 689.8 V | 0.26 V (0.04%) | 21.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.12 V (0.02%) | 689.9 V | 0.2 V (0.03%) | 17.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.1 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.16 V (0.02%) | 13.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.08 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.13 V (0.02%) | 11.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 689.9 V | 0.1 V (0.01%) | 8.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.05 V (0.01%) | 690.0 V | 0.08 V (0.01%) | 6.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.04 V (0.01%) | 690.0 V | 0.06 V (0.01%) | 5.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 80 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 80A at 5 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 25 mm² copper cable for 80A over 5m at 690V (voltage drop: 0.59V or 0.09%).
What is the power capacity of 80A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 80A at 690V supports 95.61 kW with a standard 80A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (690V)
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