800 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 800 A over 150 m (492.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 6.42V (2.79%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 21.18V (9.21%)
Voltage at Load223.6 VLine Loss: 5136.0 W
Max Power & Breaker184.0 kW800A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 800A at 150m
| 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 | 3424.0 V (1488.7%) | 0.0 V | 5648.0 V (2455.65%) | 2739200.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2054.4 V (893.22%) | 0.0 V | 3388.8 V (1473.39%) | 1643520.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1284.0 V (558.26%) | 0.0 V | 2118.0 V (920.87%) | 1027200.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 856.0 V (372.17%) | 0.0 V | 1412.0 V (613.91%) | 684800.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 513.6 V (223.3%) | 0.0 V | 847.2 V (368.35%) | 410880.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 321.0 V (139.57%) | 0.0 V | 529.5 V (230.22%) | 256800.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 205.44 V (89.32%) | 24.6 V | 338.88 V (147.34%) | 164352.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 146.74 V (63.8%) | 83.3 V | 242.06 V (105.24%) | 117394.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 102.72 V (44.66%) | 127.3 V | 169.44 V (73.67%) | 82176.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 73.37 V (31.9%) | 156.6 V | 121.03 V (52.62%) | 58697.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 54.06 V (23.51%) | 175.9 V | 89.18 V (38.77%) | 43250.5 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 42.8 V (18.61%) | 187.2 V | 70.6 V (30.7%) | 34240.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 34.24 V (14.89%) | 195.8 V | 56.48 V (24.56%) | 27392.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 27.76 V (12.07%) | 202.2 V | 45.79 V (19.91%) | 22209.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 21.4 V (9.3%) | 208.6 V | 35.3 V (15.35%) | 17120.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 17.12 V (7.44%) | 212.9 V | 28.24 V (12.28%) | 13696.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 12.84 V (5.58%) | 217.2 V | 21.18 V (9.21%) | 10272.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 800 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 800A at 150 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 800A over 150m at 230V (voltage drop: 6.42V or 2.79%).
What is the power capacity of 800A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 800A at 230V supports 184.0 kW with a standard 800A circuit breaker.
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