1000 Amp Cable Size at 50 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 50 m (164.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 2.31V (0.58%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 7.64V (1.91%)
Voltage at Load397.7 VLine Loss: 4012.5 W
Max Power & Breaker692.82 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 1000A at 50m
| 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 | 1235.53 V (308.88%) | 0.0 V | 2038.05 V (509.51%) | 2140000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 741.32 V (185.33%) | 0.0 V | 1222.83 V (305.71%) | 1284000.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 463.32 V (115.83%) | 0.0 V | 764.27 V (191.07%) | 802500.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 308.88 V (77.22%) | 91.1 V | 509.51 V (127.38%) | 535000.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 185.33 V (46.33%) | 214.7 V | 305.71 V (76.43%) | 321000.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 115.83 V (28.96%) | 284.2 V | 191.07 V (47.77%) | 200625.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 74.13 V (18.53%) | 325.9 V | 122.28 V (30.57%) | 128400.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 52.95 V (13.24%) | 347.0 V | 87.34 V (21.84%) | 91714.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 37.07 V (9.27%) | 362.9 V | 61.14 V (15.29%) | 64200.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 26.48 V (6.62%) | 373.5 V | 43.67 V (10.92%) | 45857.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 19.51 V (4.88%) | 380.5 V | 32.18 V (8.04%) | 33789.5 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 15.44 V (3.86%) | 384.6 V | 25.48 V (6.37%) | 26750.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 12.36 V (3.09%) | 387.6 V | 20.38 V (5.1%) | 21400.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 10.02 V (2.5%) | 390.0 V | 16.52 V (4.13%) | 17351.4 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 7.72 V (1.93%) | 392.3 V | 12.74 V (3.18%) | 13375.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 6.18 V (1.54%) | 393.8 V | 10.19 V (2.55%) | 10700.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 4.63 V (1.16%) | 395.4 V | 7.64 V (1.91%) | 8025.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 1000 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 1000A at 50 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 50m at 400V (voltage drop: 2.31V or 0.58%).
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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