425 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
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)2× 400 mm²Drop: 11.81V (2.85%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 38.98V (9.39%)
Voltage at Load403.2 VLine Loss: 8697.1 W
Max Power & Breaker305.49 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 | 6301.2 V (1518.36%) | 0.0 V | 10394.04 V (2504.59%) | 4638450.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 3780.72 V (911.02%) | 0.0 V | 6236.42 V (1502.75%) | 2783070.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 2362.95 V (569.39%) | 0.0 V | 3897.76 V (939.22%) | 1739418.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1575.3 V (379.59%) | 0.0 V | 2598.51 V (626.15%) | 1159612.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 945.18 V (227.75%) | 0.0 V | 1559.11 V (375.69%) | 695767.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 590.74 V (142.35%) | 0.0 V | 974.44 V (234.81%) | 434854.7 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 378.07 V (91.1%) | 36.9 V | 623.64 V (150.28%) | 278307.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 270.05 V (65.07%) | 144.9 V | 445.46 V (107.34%) | 198790.7 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 189.04 V (45.55%) | 226.0 V | 311.82 V (75.14%) | 139153.5 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 135.03 V (32.54%) | 280.0 V | 222.73 V (53.67%) | 99395.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 99.49 V (23.97%) | 315.5 V | 164.12 V (39.55%) | 73238.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 78.77 V (18.98%) | 336.2 V | 129.93 V (31.31%) | 57980.6 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 63.01 V (15.18%) | 352.0 V | 103.94 V (25.05%) | 46384.5 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 51.09 V (12.31%) | 363.9 V | 84.28 V (20.31%) | 37609.1 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 39.38 V (9.49%) | 375.6 V | 64.96 V (15.65%) | 28990.3 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 31.51 V (7.59%) | 383.5 V | 51.97 V (12.52%) | 23192.2 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 23.63 V (5.69%) | 391.4 V | 38.98 V (9.39%) | 17394.2 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 600 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 600m at 415V (voltage drop: 11.81V or 2.85%).
What is the power capacity of 425A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 425A at 415V supports 305.49 kW with a standard 450A circuit breaker.
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