425 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 425 A over 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)4× 400 mm²Drop: 6.82V (2.96%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 45.01V (19.57%)
Voltage at Load223.2 VLine Loss: 2899.0 W
Max Power & Breaker97.75 kW450A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A 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 | 7276.0 V (3163.48%) | 0.0 V | 12002.0 V (5218.26%) | 3092300.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 4365.6 V (1898.09%) | 0.0 V | 7201.2 V (3130.96%) | 1855380.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 2728.5 V (1186.3%) | 0.0 V | 4500.75 V (1956.85%) | 1159612.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1819.0 V (790.87%) | 0.0 V | 3000.5 V (1304.57%) | 773075.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 1091.4 V (474.52%) | 0.0 V | 1800.3 V (782.74%) | 463845.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 682.12 V (296.58%) | 0.0 V | 1125.19 V (489.21%) | 289903.1 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 436.56 V (189.81%) | 0.0 V | 720.12 V (313.1%) | 185538.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 311.83 V (135.58%) | 0.0 V | 514.37 V (223.64%) | 132527.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 218.28 V (94.9%) | 11.7 V | 360.06 V (156.55%) | 92769.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 155.91 V (67.79%) | 74.1 V | 257.19 V (111.82%) | 66263.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 114.88 V (49.95%) | 115.1 V | 189.51 V (82.39%) | 48825.8 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 90.95 V (39.54%) | 139.1 V | 150.03 V (65.23%) | 38653.8 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 72.76 V (31.63%) | 157.2 V | 120.02 V (52.18%) | 30923.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 58.99 V (25.65%) | 171.0 V | 97.31 V (42.31%) | 25072.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 45.48 V (19.77%) | 184.5 V | 75.01 V (32.61%) | 19326.9 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 36.38 V (15.82%) | 193.6 V | 60.01 V (26.09%) | 15461.5 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 27.28 V (11.86%) | 202.7 V | 45.01 V (19.57%) | 11596.1 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 600 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 4× 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 600m at 230V (voltage drop: 6.82V or 2.96%).
What is the power capacity of 425A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 425A at 230V supports 97.75 kW with a standard 450A circuit breaker.
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