800 Amp Cable Size at 20 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 20 m (65.6 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.85V (0.37%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 2.82V (1.23%)
Voltage at Load229.2 VLine Loss: 684.8 W
Max Power & Breaker184.0 kW800A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 800A at 20m
| 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 | 456.53 V (198.49%) | 0.0 V | 753.07 V (327.42%) | 365226.7 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 273.92 V (119.1%) | 0.0 V | 451.84 V (196.45%) | 219136.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 171.2 V (74.43%) | 58.8 V | 282.4 V (122.78%) | 136960.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 114.13 V (49.62%) | 115.9 V | 188.27 V (81.86%) | 91306.7 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 68.48 V (29.77%) | 161.5 V | 112.96 V (49.11%) | 54784.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 42.8 V (18.61%) | 187.2 V | 70.6 V (30.7%) | 34240.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 27.39 V (11.91%) | 202.6 V | 45.18 V (19.65%) | 21913.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 19.57 V (8.51%) | 210.4 V | 32.27 V (14.03%) | 15652.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 13.7 V (5.95%) | 216.3 V | 22.59 V (9.82%) | 10956.8 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 9.78 V (4.25%) | 220.2 V | 16.14 V (7.02%) | 7826.3 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 7.21 V (3.13%) | 222.8 V | 11.89 V (5.17%) | 5766.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 5.71 V (2.48%) | 224.3 V | 9.41 V (4.09%) | 4565.3 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 4.57 V (1.98%) | 225.4 V | 7.53 V (3.27%) | 3652.3 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 3.7 V (1.61%) | 226.3 V | 6.11 V (2.65%) | 2961.3 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 2.85 V (1.24%) | 227.1 V | 4.71 V (2.05%) | 2282.7 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 2.28 V (0.99%) | 227.7 V | 3.77 V (1.64%) | 1826.1 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.71 V (0.74%) | 228.3 V | 2.82 V (1.23%) | 1369.6 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 800 Amp Cable Size at 20 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 800A at 20 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 20m at 230V (voltage drop: 0.85V or 0.37%).
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.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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