1000 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 1000 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.23V (0.06%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 0.76V (0.19%)
Voltage at Load399.8 VLine Loss: 401.2 W
Max Power & Breaker692.82 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 1000A at 5m
| 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 | 123.55 V (30.89%) | 276.4 V | 203.8 V (50.95%) | 214000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 74.13 V (18.53%) | 325.9 V | 122.28 V (30.57%) | 128400.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 46.33 V (11.58%) | 353.7 V | 76.43 V (19.11%) | 80250.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 30.89 V (7.72%) | 369.1 V | 50.95 V (12.74%) | 53500.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 18.53 V (4.63%) | 381.5 V | 30.57 V (7.64%) | 32100.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 11.58 V (2.9%) | 388.4 V | 19.11 V (4.78%) | 20062.5 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 7.41 V (1.85%) | 392.6 V | 12.23 V (3.06%) | 12840.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 5.3 V (1.32%) | 394.7 V | 8.73 V (2.18%) | 9171.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 3.71 V (0.93%) | 396.3 V | 6.11 V (1.53%) | 6420.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.65 V (0.66%) | 397.4 V | 4.37 V (1.09%) | 4585.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.95 V (0.49%) | 398.0 V | 3.22 V (0.8%) | 3378.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.54 V (0.39%) | 398.5 V | 2.55 V (0.64%) | 2675.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.24 V (0.31%) | 398.8 V | 2.04 V (0.51%) | 2140.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.0 V (0.25%) | 399.0 V | 1.65 V (0.41%) | 1735.1 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.77 V (0.19%) | 399.2 V | 1.27 V (0.32%) | 1337.5 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.62 V (0.15%) | 399.4 V | 1.02 V (0.25%) | 1070.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.46 V (0.12%) | 399.5 V | 0.76 V (0.19%) | 802.5 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 1000 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 1000A at 5 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 1000A over 5m at 400V (voltage drop: 0.23V or 0.06%).
What is the power capacity of 1000A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 1000A at 400V supports 692.82 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
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