800 Amp Cable Size at 175 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 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)3× 400 mm²Drop: 4.99V (2.17%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 24.71V (10.74%)
Voltage at Load225.0 VLine Loss: 3994.7 W
Max Power & Breaker184.0 kW800A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 800A at 175m
| 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 | 3994.67 V (1736.81%) | 0.0 V | 6589.33 V (2864.93%) | 3195733.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2396.8 V (1042.09%) | 0.0 V | 3953.6 V (1718.96%) | 1917440.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1498.0 V (651.3%) | 0.0 V | 2471.0 V (1074.35%) | 1198400.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 998.67 V (434.2%) | 0.0 V | 1647.33 V (716.23%) | 798933.3 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 599.2 V (260.52%) | 0.0 V | 988.4 V (429.74%) | 479360.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 374.5 V (162.83%) | 0.0 V | 617.75 V (268.59%) | 299600.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 239.68 V (104.21%) | 0.0 V | 395.36 V (171.9%) | 191744.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 171.2 V (74.43%) | 58.8 V | 282.4 V (122.78%) | 136960.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 119.84 V (52.1%) | 110.2 V | 197.68 V (85.95%) | 95872.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 85.6 V (37.22%) | 144.4 V | 141.2 V (61.39%) | 68480.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 63.07 V (27.42%) | 166.9 V | 104.04 V (45.24%) | 50458.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 49.93 V (21.71%) | 180.1 V | 82.37 V (35.81%) | 39946.7 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 39.95 V (17.37%) | 190.1 V | 65.89 V (28.65%) | 31957.3 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 32.39 V (14.08%) | 197.6 V | 53.43 V (23.23%) | 25911.4 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 24.97 V (10.86%) | 205.0 V | 41.18 V (17.91%) | 19973.3 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 19.97 V (8.68%) | 210.0 V | 32.95 V (14.32%) | 15978.7 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 14.98 V (6.51%) | 215.0 V | 24.71 V (10.74%) | 11984.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 800 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 800A at 175 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 3× 400 mm² copper cable for 800A over 175m at 230V (voltage drop: 4.99V or 2.17%).
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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