550 Amp Cable Size at 20 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 550 A over 20 m (65.6 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.02V (0.15%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.68V (0.24%)
Voltage at Load689.0 VLine Loss: 971.0 W
Max Power & Breaker657.31 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 550A at 20m
| 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 | 271.82 V (39.39%) | 418.2 V | 448.37 V (64.98%) | 258940.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 163.09 V (23.64%) | 526.9 V | 269.02 V (38.99%) | 155364.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 101.93 V (14.77%) | 588.1 V | 168.14 V (24.37%) | 97102.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 67.95 V (9.85%) | 622.0 V | 112.09 V (16.25%) | 64735.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 40.77 V (5.91%) | 649.2 V | 67.26 V (9.75%) | 38841.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 25.48 V (3.69%) | 664.5 V | 42.03 V (6.09%) | 24275.6 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 16.31 V (2.36%) | 673.7 V | 26.9 V (3.9%) | 15536.4 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 11.65 V (1.69%) | 678.4 V | 19.22 V (2.78%) | 11097.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 8.15 V (1.18%) | 681.8 V | 13.45 V (1.95%) | 7768.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 5.82 V (0.84%) | 684.2 V | 9.61 V (1.39%) | 5548.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 4.29 V (0.62%) | 685.7 V | 7.08 V (1.03%) | 4088.5 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 3.4 V (0.49%) | 686.6 V | 5.6 V (0.81%) | 3236.8 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 2.72 V (0.39%) | 687.3 V | 4.48 V (0.65%) | 2589.4 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 2.2 V (0.32%) | 687.8 V | 3.64 V (0.53%) | 2099.5 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 1.7 V (0.25%) | 688.3 V | 2.8 V (0.41%) | 1618.4 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.36 V (0.2%) | 688.6 V | 2.24 V (0.32%) | 1294.7 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.02 V (0.15%) | 689.0 V | 1.68 V (0.24%) | 971.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 550 Amp Cable Size at 20 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 550A at 20 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 400 mm² copper cable for 550A over 20m at 690V (voltage drop: 1.02V or 0.15%).
What is the power capacity of 550A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 550A at 690V supports 657.31 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
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