1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 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 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)5× 400 mm²Drop: 11.12V (2.78%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 91.71V (22.93%)
Voltage at Load388.9 VLine Loss: 19260.0 W
Max Power & Breaker692.82 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 1000A at 600m
| 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 | 14826.35 V (3706.59%) | 0.0 V | 24456.56 V (6114.14%) | 25680000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 8895.81 V (2223.95%) | 0.0 V | 14673.93 V (3668.48%) | 15408000.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 5559.88 V (1389.97%) | 0.0 V | 9171.21 V (2292.8%) | 9630000.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 3706.59 V (926.65%) | 0.0 V | 6114.14 V (1528.53%) | 6420000.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 2223.95 V (555.99%) | 0.0 V | 3668.48 V (917.12%) | 3852000.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1389.97 V (347.49%) | 0.0 V | 2292.8 V (573.2%) | 2407500.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 889.58 V (222.4%) | 0.0 V | 1467.39 V (366.85%) | 1540800.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 635.42 V (158.85%) | 0.0 V | 1048.14 V (262.03%) | 1100571.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 444.79 V (111.2%) | 0.0 V | 733.7 V (183.42%) | 770400.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 317.71 V (79.43%) | 82.3 V | 524.07 V (131.02%) | 550285.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 234.1 V (58.53%) | 165.9 V | 386.16 V (96.54%) | 405473.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 185.33 V (46.33%) | 214.7 V | 305.71 V (76.43%) | 321000.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 148.26 V (37.07%) | 251.7 V | 244.57 V (61.14%) | 256800.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 120.21 V (30.05%) | 279.8 V | 198.3 V (49.57%) | 208216.2 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 92.66 V (23.17%) | 307.3 V | 152.85 V (38.21%) | 160500.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 74.13 V (18.53%) | 325.9 V | 122.28 V (30.57%) | 128400.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 55.6 V (13.9%) | 344.4 V | 91.71 V (22.93%) | 96300.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 1000A at 600 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 5× 400 mm² copper cable for 1000A over 600m at 400V (voltage drop: 11.12V or 2.78%).
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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