225 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 225 A over 150 m (492.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 13.17V (1.91%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)150 mm²Drop: 13.76V (1.99%)
Voltage at Load676.8 VLine Loss: 5131.8 W
Max Power & Breaker268.9 kW225A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 225A at 150m
| 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 | 833.98 V (120.87%) | 0.0 V | 1375.68 V (199.37%) | 325012.5 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 500.39 V (72.52%) | 189.6 V | 825.41 V (119.62%) | 195007.5 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 312.74 V (45.33%) | 377.3 V | 515.88 V (74.77%) | 121879.7 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 208.5 V (30.22%) | 481.5 V | 343.92 V (49.84%) | 81253.1 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 125.1 V (18.13%) | 564.9 V | 206.35 V (29.91%) | 48751.9 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 78.19 V (11.33%) | 611.8 V | 128.97 V (18.69%) | 30469.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 50.04 V (7.25%) | 640.0 V | 82.54 V (11.96%) | 19500.7 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 35.74 V (5.18%) | 654.3 V | 58.96 V (8.54%) | 13929.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 25.02 V (3.63%) | 665.0 V | 41.27 V (5.98%) | 9750.4 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 17.87 V (2.59%) | 672.1 V | 29.48 V (4.27%) | 6964.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 13.17 V (1.91%) | 676.8 V | 21.72 V (3.15%) | 5131.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 10.42 V (1.51%) | 679.6 V | 17.2 V (2.49%) | 4062.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 8.34 V (1.21%) | 681.7 V | 13.76 V (1.99%) | 3250.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 6.76 V (0.98%) | 683.2 V | 11.15 V (1.62%) | 2635.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 5.21 V (0.76%) | 684.8 V | 8.6 V (1.25%) | 2031.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 4.17 V (0.6%) | 685.8 V | 6.88 V (1.0%) | 1625.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 3.13 V (0.45%) | 686.9 V | 5.16 V (0.75%) | 1218.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 225 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 225A at 150 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 95 mm² copper cable for 225A over 150m at 690V (voltage drop: 13.17V or 1.91%).
What is the power capacity of 225A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 225A at 690V supports 268.9 kW with a standard 225A circuit breaker.
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