1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy 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)3× 400 mm²Drop: 18.53V (2.69%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 91.71V (13.29%)
Voltage at Load671.5 VLine Loss: 32100.0 W
Max Power & Breaker1195.12 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 (2148.75%) | 0.0 V | 24456.56 V (3544.43%) | 25680000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 8895.81 V (1289.25%) | 0.0 V | 14673.93 V (2126.66%) | 15408000.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 5559.88 V (805.78%) | 0.0 V | 9171.21 V (1329.16%) | 9630000.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 3706.59 V (537.19%) | 0.0 V | 6114.14 V (886.11%) | 6420000.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 2223.95 V (322.31%) | 0.0 V | 3668.48 V (531.66%) | 3852000.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1389.97 V (201.45%) | 0.0 V | 2292.8 V (332.29%) | 2407500.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 889.58 V (128.92%) | 0.0 V | 1467.39 V (212.67%) | 1540800.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 635.42 V (92.09%) | 54.6 V | 1048.14 V (151.9%) | 1100571.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 444.79 V (64.46%) | 245.2 V | 733.7 V (106.33%) | 770400.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 317.71 V (46.04%) | 372.3 V | 524.07 V (75.95%) | 550285.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 234.1 V (33.93%) | 455.9 V | 386.16 V (55.96%) | 405473.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 185.33 V (26.86%) | 504.7 V | 305.71 V (44.31%) | 321000.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 148.26 V (21.49%) | 541.7 V | 244.57 V (35.44%) | 256800.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 120.21 V (17.42%) | 569.8 V | 198.3 V (28.74%) | 208216.2 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 92.66 V (13.43%) | 597.3 V | 152.85 V (22.15%) | 160500.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 74.13 V (10.74%) | 615.9 V | 122.28 V (17.72%) | 128400.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 55.6 V (8.06%) | 634.4 V | 91.71 V (13.29%) | 96300.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 1000A at 600 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 3× 400 mm² copper cable for 1000A over 600m at 690V (voltage drop: 18.53V or 2.69%).
What is the power capacity of 1000A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 1000A at 690V supports 1195.12 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
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