5 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 5 A over 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 11.12V (2.78%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 11.46V (2.87%)
Voltage at Load388.9 VLine Loss: 96.3 W
Max Power & Breaker3.46 kW6A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 5A 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 | 74.13 V (18.53%) | 325.9 V | 122.28 V (30.57%) | 642.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 44.48 V (11.12%) | 355.5 V | 73.37 V (18.34%) | 385.2 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 27.8 V (6.95%) | 372.2 V | 45.86 V (11.46%) | 240.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 18.53 V (4.63%) | 381.5 V | 30.57 V (7.64%) | 160.5 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 11.12 V (2.78%) | 388.9 V | 18.34 V (4.59%) | 96.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 6.95 V (1.74%) | 393.1 V | 11.46 V (2.87%) | 60.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 4.45 V (1.11%) | 395.6 V | 7.34 V (1.83%) | 38.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 3.18 V (0.79%) | 396.8 V | 5.24 V (1.31%) | 27.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 2.22 V (0.56%) | 397.8 V | 3.67 V (0.92%) | 19.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 1.59 V (0.4%) | 398.4 V | 2.62 V (0.66%) | 13.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.17 V (0.29%) | 398.8 V | 1.93 V (0.48%) | 10.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.93 V (0.23%) | 399.1 V | 1.53 V (0.38%) | 8.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.74 V (0.19%) | 399.3 V | 1.22 V (0.31%) | 6.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.6 V (0.15%) | 399.4 V | 0.99 V (0.25%) | 5.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.46 V (0.12%) | 399.5 V | 0.76 V (0.19%) | 4.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.37 V (0.09%) | 399.6 V | 0.61 V (0.15%) | 3.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.28 V (0.07%) | 399.7 V | 0.46 V (0.11%) | 2.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 5 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 5A at 600 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 10 mm² copper cable for 5A over 600m at 400V (voltage drop: 11.12V or 2.78%).
What is the power capacity of 5A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 5A at 400V supports 3.46 kW with a standard 6A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (400V)
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