800 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
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: 5.56V (1.34%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 18.34V (4.42%)
Voltage at Load409.4 VLine Loss: 7704.0 W
Max Power & Breaker575.04 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 | 2965.27 V (714.52%) | 0.0 V | 4891.31 V (1178.63%) | 4108800.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1779.16 V (428.71%) | 0.0 V | 2934.79 V (707.18%) | 2465280.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1111.98 V (267.95%) | 0.0 V | 1834.24 V (441.99%) | 1540800.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 741.32 V (178.63%) | 0.0 V | 1222.83 V (294.66%) | 1027200.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 444.79 V (107.18%) | 0.0 V | 733.7 V (176.79%) | 616320.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 277.99 V (66.99%) | 137.0 V | 458.56 V (110.5%) | 385200.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 177.92 V (42.87%) | 237.1 V | 293.48 V (70.72%) | 246528.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 127.08 V (30.62%) | 287.9 V | 209.63 V (50.51%) | 176091.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 88.96 V (21.44%) | 326.0 V | 146.74 V (35.36%) | 123264.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 63.54 V (15.31%) | 351.5 V | 104.81 V (25.26%) | 88045.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 46.82 V (11.28%) | 368.2 V | 77.23 V (18.61%) | 64875.8 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 37.07 V (8.93%) | 377.9 V | 61.14 V (14.73%) | 51360.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 29.65 V (7.15%) | 385.3 V | 48.91 V (11.79%) | 41088.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 24.04 V (5.79%) | 391.0 V | 39.66 V (9.56%) | 33314.6 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 18.53 V (4.47%) | 396.5 V | 30.57 V (7.37%) | 25680.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 14.83 V (3.57%) | 400.2 V | 24.46 V (5.89%) | 20544.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 11.12 V (2.68%) | 403.9 V | 18.34 V (4.42%) | 15408.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 800 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 800A at 150 meters (415V)?
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 415V (voltage drop: 5.56V or 1.34%).
What is the power capacity of 800A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 800A at 415V supports 575.04 kW with a standard 800A circuit breaker.
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