5 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 5 A over 500 m (1640.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)6 mm²Drop: 15.44V (2.24%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 15.29V (2.22%)
Voltage at Load674.6 VLine Loss: 133.8 W
Max Power & Breaker5.98 kW6A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 5A 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 | 61.78 V (8.95%) | 628.2 V | 101.9 V (14.77%) | 535.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 37.07 V (5.37%) | 652.9 V | 61.14 V (8.86%) | 321.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 23.17 V (3.36%) | 666.8 V | 38.21 V (5.54%) | 200.6 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 15.44 V (2.24%) | 674.6 V | 25.48 V (3.69%) | 133.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 9.27 V (1.34%) | 680.7 V | 15.29 V (2.22%) | 80.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 5.79 V (0.84%) | 684.2 V | 9.55 V (1.38%) | 50.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 3.71 V (0.54%) | 686.3 V | 6.11 V (0.89%) | 32.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 2.65 V (0.38%) | 687.4 V | 4.37 V (0.63%) | 22.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 1.85 V (0.27%) | 688.1 V | 3.06 V (0.44%) | 16.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 1.32 V (0.19%) | 688.7 V | 2.18 V (0.32%) | 11.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.98 V (0.14%) | 689.0 V | 1.61 V (0.23%) | 8.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.77 V (0.11%) | 689.2 V | 1.27 V (0.18%) | 6.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.62 V (0.09%) | 689.4 V | 1.02 V (0.15%) | 5.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.5 V (0.07%) | 689.5 V | 0.83 V (0.12%) | 4.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.39 V (0.06%) | 689.6 V | 0.64 V (0.09%) | 3.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.31 V (0.04%) | 689.7 V | 0.51 V (0.07%) | 2.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.23 V (0.03%) | 689.8 V | 0.38 V (0.06%) | 2.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 5 Amp Cable Size at 500 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 5A at 500 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 6 mm² copper cable for 5A over 500m at 690V (voltage drop: 15.44V or 2.24%).
What is the power capacity of 5A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 5A at 690V supports 5.98 kW with a standard 6A circuit breaker.
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