50 Amp Cable Size at 350 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 50 A over 350 m (1148.3 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)35 mm²Drop: 18.53V (2.69%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 15.29V (2.22%)
Voltage at Load671.5 VLine Loss: 1605.0 W
Max Power & Breaker59.76 kW50A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 50A at 350m
| 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 | 432.44 V (62.67%) | 257.6 V | 713.32 V (103.38%) | 37450.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 259.46 V (37.6%) | 430.5 V | 427.99 V (62.03%) | 22470.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 162.16 V (23.5%) | 527.8 V | 267.49 V (38.77%) | 14043.7 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 108.11 V (15.67%) | 581.9 V | 178.33 V (25.84%) | 9362.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 64.87 V (9.4%) | 625.1 V | 107.0 V (15.51%) | 5617.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 40.54 V (5.88%) | 649.5 V | 66.87 V (9.69%) | 3510.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 25.95 V (3.76%) | 664.1 V | 42.8 V (6.2%) | 2247.0 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 18.53 V (2.69%) | 671.5 V | 30.57 V (4.43%) | 1605.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 12.97 V (1.88%) | 677.0 V | 21.4 V (3.1%) | 1123.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 9.27 V (1.34%) | 680.7 V | 15.29 V (2.22%) | 802.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 6.83 V (0.99%) | 683.2 V | 11.26 V (1.63%) | 591.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 5.41 V (0.78%) | 684.6 V | 8.92 V (1.29%) | 468.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 4.32 V (0.63%) | 685.7 V | 7.13 V (1.03%) | 374.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 3.51 V (0.51%) | 686.5 V | 5.78 V (0.84%) | 303.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 2.7 V (0.39%) | 687.3 V | 4.46 V (0.65%) | 234.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 2.16 V (0.31%) | 687.8 V | 3.57 V (0.52%) | 187.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.62 V (0.24%) | 688.4 V | 2.67 V (0.39%) | 140.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 50 Amp Cable Size at 350 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 50A at 350 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 35 mm² copper cable for 50A over 350m at 690V (voltage drop: 18.53V or 2.69%).
What is the power capacity of 50A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 50A at 690V supports 59.76 kW with a standard 50A circuit breaker.
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