1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 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 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)5× 400 mm²Drop: 11.12V (2.68%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 91.71V (22.1%)
Voltage at Load403.9 VLine Loss: 19260.0 W
Max Power & Breaker718.8 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 (3572.62%) | 0.0 V | 24456.56 V (5893.15%) | 25680000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 8895.81 V (2143.57%) | 0.0 V | 14673.93 V (3535.89%) | 15408000.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 5559.88 V (1339.73%) | 0.0 V | 9171.21 V (2209.93%) | 9630000.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 3706.59 V (893.15%) | 0.0 V | 6114.14 V (1473.29%) | 6420000.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 2223.95 V (535.89%) | 0.0 V | 3668.48 V (883.97%) | 3852000.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1389.97 V (334.93%) | 0.0 V | 2292.8 V (552.48%) | 2407500.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 889.58 V (214.36%) | 0.0 V | 1467.39 V (353.59%) | 1540800.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 635.42 V (153.11%) | 0.0 V | 1048.14 V (252.56%) | 1100571.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 444.79 V (107.18%) | 0.0 V | 733.7 V (176.79%) | 770400.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 317.71 V (76.56%) | 97.3 V | 524.07 V (126.28%) | 550285.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 234.1 V (56.41%) | 180.9 V | 386.16 V (93.05%) | 405473.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 185.33 V (44.66%) | 229.7 V | 305.71 V (73.66%) | 321000.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 148.26 V (35.73%) | 266.7 V | 244.57 V (58.93%) | 256800.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 120.21 V (28.97%) | 294.8 V | 198.3 V (47.78%) | 208216.2 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 92.66 V (22.33%) | 322.3 V | 152.85 V (36.83%) | 160500.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 74.13 V (17.86%) | 340.9 V | 122.28 V (29.47%) | 128400.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 55.6 V (13.4%) | 359.4 V | 91.71 V (22.1%) | 96300.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 1000A at 600 meters (415V)?
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 415V (voltage drop: 11.12V or 2.68%).
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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