550 Amp Cable Size at 200 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 200 m (656.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 10.19V (1.48%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 16.81V (2.44%)
Voltage at Load679.8 VLine Loss: 9710.2 W
Max Power & Breaker657.31 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 550A at 200m
| 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 | 2718.17 V (393.94%) | 0.0 V | 4483.7 V (649.81%) | 2589400.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1630.9 V (236.36%) | 0.0 V | 2690.22 V (389.89%) | 1553640.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1019.31 V (147.73%) | 0.0 V | 1681.39 V (243.68%) | 971025.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 679.54 V (98.48%) | 10.5 V | 1120.93 V (162.45%) | 647350.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 407.72 V (59.09%) | 282.3 V | 672.56 V (97.47%) | 388410.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 254.83 V (36.93%) | 435.2 V | 420.35 V (60.92%) | 242756.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 163.09 V (23.64%) | 526.9 V | 269.02 V (38.99%) | 155364.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 116.49 V (16.88%) | 573.5 V | 192.16 V (27.85%) | 110974.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 81.54 V (11.82%) | 608.5 V | 134.51 V (19.49%) | 77682.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 58.25 V (8.44%) | 631.8 V | 96.08 V (13.92%) | 55487.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 42.92 V (6.22%) | 647.1 V | 70.8 V (10.26%) | 40885.3 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 33.98 V (4.92%) | 656.0 V | 56.05 V (8.12%) | 32367.5 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 27.18 V (3.94%) | 662.8 V | 44.84 V (6.5%) | 25894.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 22.04 V (3.19%) | 668.0 V | 36.35 V (5.27%) | 20995.1 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 16.99 V (2.46%) | 673.0 V | 28.02 V (4.06%) | 16183.7 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 13.59 V (1.97%) | 676.4 V | 22.42 V (3.25%) | 12947.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 10.19 V (1.48%) | 679.8 V | 16.81 V (2.44%) | 9710.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 550 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 550A at 200 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 200m at 690V (voltage drop: 10.19V or 1.48%).
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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