1000 Amp Cable Size at 500 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 1000 A over 500 m (1640.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)4× 400 mm²Drop: 11.58V (2.79%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 76.43V (18.42%)
Voltage at Load403.4 VLine Loss: 20062.5 W
Max Power & Breaker718.8 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 1000A at 500m
| 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 | 12355.3 V (2977.18%) | 0.0 V | 20380.46 V (4910.96%) | 21400000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 7413.18 V (1786.31%) | 0.0 V | 12228.28 V (2946.57%) | 12840000.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 4633.24 V (1116.44%) | 0.0 V | 7642.67 V (1841.61%) | 8025000.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 3088.82 V (744.29%) | 0.0 V | 5095.12 V (1227.74%) | 5350000.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 1853.29 V (446.58%) | 0.0 V | 3057.07 V (736.64%) | 3210000.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1158.31 V (279.11%) | 0.0 V | 1910.67 V (460.4%) | 2006250.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 741.32 V (178.63%) | 0.0 V | 1222.83 V (294.66%) | 1284000.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 529.51 V (127.59%) | 0.0 V | 873.45 V (210.47%) | 917142.9 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 370.66 V (89.32%) | 44.3 V | 611.41 V (147.33%) | 642000.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 264.76 V (63.8%) | 150.2 V | 436.72 V (105.23%) | 458571.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 195.08 V (47.01%) | 219.9 V | 321.8 V (77.54%) | 337894.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 154.44 V (37.21%) | 260.6 V | 254.76 V (61.39%) | 267500.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 123.55 V (29.77%) | 291.4 V | 203.8 V (49.11%) | 214000.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 100.18 V (24.14%) | 314.8 V | 165.25 V (39.82%) | 173513.5 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 77.22 V (18.61%) | 337.8 V | 127.38 V (30.69%) | 133750.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 61.78 V (14.89%) | 353.2 V | 101.9 V (24.55%) | 107000.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 46.33 V (11.16%) | 368.7 V | 76.43 V (18.42%) | 80250.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 1000 Amp Cable Size at 500 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 1000A at 500 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 4× 400 mm² copper cable for 1000A over 500m at 415V (voltage drop: 11.58V or 2.79%).
What is the power capacity of 1000A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 1000A at 415V supports 718.8 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
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