425 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 425 A over 120 m (393.7 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 6.3V (0.91%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 7.8V (1.13%)
Voltage at Load683.7 VLine Loss: 4638.4 W
Max Power & Breaker507.92 kW450A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A at 120m
| 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 | 1260.24 V (182.64%) | 0.0 V | 2078.81 V (301.28%) | 927690.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 756.14 V (109.59%) | 0.0 V | 1247.28 V (180.77%) | 556614.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 472.59 V (68.49%) | 217.4 V | 779.55 V (112.98%) | 347883.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 315.06 V (45.66%) | 374.9 V | 519.7 V (75.32%) | 231922.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 189.04 V (27.4%) | 501.0 V | 311.82 V (45.19%) | 139153.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 118.15 V (17.12%) | 571.9 V | 194.89 V (28.24%) | 86970.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 75.61 V (10.96%) | 614.4 V | 124.73 V (18.08%) | 55661.4 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 54.01 V (7.83%) | 636.0 V | 89.09 V (12.91%) | 39758.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 37.81 V (5.48%) | 652.2 V | 62.36 V (9.04%) | 27830.7 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 27.01 V (3.91%) | 663.0 V | 44.55 V (6.46%) | 19879.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 19.9 V (2.88%) | 670.1 V | 32.82 V (4.76%) | 14647.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 15.75 V (2.28%) | 674.2 V | 25.99 V (3.77%) | 11596.1 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 12.6 V (1.83%) | 677.4 V | 20.79 V (3.01%) | 9276.9 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 10.22 V (1.48%) | 679.8 V | 16.86 V (2.44%) | 7521.8 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 7.88 V (1.14%) | 682.1 V | 12.99 V (1.88%) | 5798.1 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 6.3 V (0.91%) | 683.7 V | 10.39 V (1.51%) | 4638.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 4.73 V (0.68%) | 685.3 V | 7.8 V (1.13%) | 3478.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 120 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 300 mm² copper cable for 425A over 120m at 690V (voltage drop: 6.3V or 0.91%).
What is the power capacity of 425A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 425A at 690V supports 507.92 kW with a standard 450A circuit breaker.
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