325 Amp Cable Size at 60 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 325 A over 60 m (196.9 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)185 mm²Drop: 3.91V (0.57%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 3.97V (0.58%)
Voltage at Load686.1 VLine Loss: 2199.3 W
Max Power & Breaker388.41 kW350A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 325A at 60m
| 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 | 481.86 V (69.83%) | 208.1 V | 794.84 V (115.19%) | 271245.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 289.11 V (41.9%) | 400.9 V | 476.9 V (69.12%) | 162747.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 180.7 V (26.19%) | 509.3 V | 298.06 V (43.2%) | 101716.9 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 120.46 V (17.46%) | 569.5 V | 198.71 V (28.8%) | 67811.2 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 72.28 V (10.48%) | 617.7 V | 119.23 V (17.28%) | 40686.8 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 45.17 V (6.55%) | 644.8 V | 74.52 V (10.8%) | 25429.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 28.91 V (4.19%) | 661.1 V | 47.69 V (6.91%) | 16274.7 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 20.65 V (2.99%) | 669.3 V | 34.06 V (4.94%) | 11624.8 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 14.46 V (2.1%) | 675.5 V | 23.85 V (3.46%) | 8137.4 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 10.33 V (1.5%) | 679.7 V | 17.03 V (2.47%) | 5812.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 7.61 V (1.1%) | 682.4 V | 12.55 V (1.82%) | 4282.8 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 6.02 V (0.87%) | 684.0 V | 9.94 V (1.44%) | 3390.6 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 4.82 V (0.7%) | 685.2 V | 7.95 V (1.15%) | 2712.4 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 3.91 V (0.57%) | 686.1 V | 6.44 V (0.93%) | 2199.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 3.01 V (0.44%) | 687.0 V | 4.97 V (0.72%) | 1695.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 2.41 V (0.35%) | 687.6 V | 3.97 V (0.58%) | 1356.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.81 V (0.26%) | 688.2 V | 2.98 V (0.43%) | 1017.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 325 Amp Cable Size at 60 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 325A at 60 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 185 mm² copper cable for 325A over 60m at 690V (voltage drop: 3.91V or 0.57%).
What is the power capacity of 325A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 325A at 690V supports 388.41 kW with a standard 350A circuit breaker.
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