50 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 50 A over 15 m (49.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 2.78V (0.69%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 2.87V (0.72%)
Voltage at Load397.2 VLine Loss: 240.8 W
Max Power & Breaker34.64 kW50A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 50A at 15m
| 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 | 18.53 V (4.63%) | 381.5 V | 30.57 V (7.64%) | 1605.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 11.12 V (2.78%) | 388.9 V | 18.34 V (4.59%) | 963.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 6.95 V (1.74%) | 393.1 V | 11.46 V (2.87%) | 601.9 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 4.63 V (1.16%) | 395.4 V | 7.64 V (1.91%) | 401.2 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 2.78 V (0.69%) | 397.2 V | 4.59 V (1.15%) | 240.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1.74 V (0.43%) | 398.3 V | 2.87 V (0.72%) | 150.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1.11 V (0.28%) | 398.9 V | 1.83 V (0.46%) | 96.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.79 V (0.2%) | 399.2 V | 1.31 V (0.33%) | 68.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.56 V (0.14%) | 399.4 V | 0.92 V (0.23%) | 48.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.4 V (0.1%) | 399.6 V | 0.66 V (0.16%) | 34.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.29 V (0.07%) | 399.7 V | 0.48 V (0.12%) | 25.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.23 V (0.06%) | 399.8 V | 0.38 V (0.1%) | 20.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.19 V (0.05%) | 399.8 V | 0.31 V (0.08%) | 16.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.15 V (0.04%) | 399.8 V | 0.25 V (0.06%) | 13.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.12 V (0.03%) | 399.9 V | 0.19 V (0.05%) | 10.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.09 V (0.02%) | 399.9 V | 0.15 V (0.04%) | 8.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.07 V (0.02%) | 399.9 V | 0.11 V (0.03%) | 6.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 50 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 50A at 15 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 10 mm² copper cable for 50A over 15m at 400V (voltage drop: 2.78V or 0.69%).
What is the power capacity of 50A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 50A at 400V supports 34.64 kW with a standard 50A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (400V)
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