45 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 45 A over 120 m (393.7 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 20.02V (2.9%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 20.64V (2.99%)
Voltage at Load670.0 VLine Loss: 1560.1 W
Max Power & Breaker53.78 kW45A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 45A 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 | 133.44 V (19.34%) | 556.6 V | 220.11 V (31.9%) | 10400.4 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 80.06 V (11.6%) | 609.9 V | 132.07 V (19.14%) | 6240.2 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 50.04 V (7.25%) | 640.0 V | 82.54 V (11.96%) | 3900.2 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 33.36 V (4.83%) | 656.6 V | 55.03 V (7.97%) | 2600.1 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 20.02 V (2.9%) | 670.0 V | 33.02 V (4.78%) | 1560.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 12.51 V (1.81%) | 677.5 V | 20.64 V (2.99%) | 975.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 8.01 V (1.16%) | 682.0 V | 13.21 V (1.91%) | 624.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 5.72 V (0.83%) | 684.3 V | 9.43 V (1.37%) | 445.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 4.0 V (0.58%) | 686.0 V | 6.6 V (0.96%) | 312.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.86 V (0.41%) | 687.1 V | 4.72 V (0.68%) | 222.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 2.11 V (0.31%) | 687.9 V | 3.48 V (0.5%) | 164.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.67 V (0.24%) | 688.3 V | 2.75 V (0.4%) | 130.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.33 V (0.19%) | 688.7 V | 2.2 V (0.32%) | 104.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.08 V (0.16%) | 688.9 V | 1.78 V (0.26%) | 84.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.83 V (0.12%) | 689.2 V | 1.38 V (0.2%) | 65.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.67 V (0.1%) | 689.3 V | 1.1 V (0.16%) | 52.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.5 V (0.07%) | 689.5 V | 0.83 V (0.12%) | 39.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 45 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 45A at 120 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 10 mm² copper cable for 45A over 120m at 690V (voltage drop: 20.02V or 2.9%).
What is the power capacity of 45A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 45A at 690V supports 53.78 kW with a standard 45A circuit breaker.
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