425 Amp Cable Size at 500 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 500 m (1640.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 19.69V (2.85%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 32.48V (4.71%)
Voltage at Load670.3 VLine Loss: 14495.2 W
Max Power & Breaker507.92 kW450A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A at 500m
| 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 | 5251.0 V (761.01%) | 0.0 V | 8661.7 V (1255.32%) | 3865375.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 3150.6 V (456.61%) | 0.0 V | 5197.02 V (753.19%) | 2319225.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1969.13 V (285.38%) | 0.0 V | 3248.14 V (470.74%) | 1449515.6 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1312.75 V (190.25%) | 0.0 V | 2165.42 V (313.83%) | 966343.7 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 787.65 V (114.15%) | 0.0 V | 1299.25 V (188.3%) | 579806.2 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 492.28 V (71.35%) | 197.7 V | 812.03 V (117.69%) | 362378.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 315.06 V (45.66%) | 374.9 V | 519.7 V (75.32%) | 231922.5 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 225.04 V (32.61%) | 465.0 V | 371.22 V (53.8%) | 165658.9 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 157.53 V (22.83%) | 532.5 V | 259.85 V (37.66%) | 115961.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 112.52 V (16.31%) | 577.5 V | 185.61 V (26.9%) | 82829.5 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 82.91 V (12.02%) | 607.1 V | 136.76 V (19.82%) | 61032.2 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 65.64 V (9.51%) | 624.4 V | 108.27 V (15.69%) | 48317.2 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 52.51 V (7.61%) | 637.5 V | 86.62 V (12.55%) | 38653.8 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 42.58 V (6.17%) | 647.4 V | 70.23 V (10.18%) | 31340.9 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 32.82 V (4.76%) | 657.2 V | 54.14 V (7.85%) | 24158.6 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 26.26 V (3.81%) | 663.7 V | 43.31 V (6.28%) | 19326.9 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 19.69 V (2.85%) | 670.3 V | 32.48 V (4.71%) | 14495.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 500 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 500 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 500m at 690V (voltage drop: 19.69V or 2.85%).
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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