600 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 600 A over 120 m (393.7 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 3.33V (0.48%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 11.01V (1.59%)
Voltage at Load686.7 VLine Loss: 3466.8 W
Max Power & Breaker717.07 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 600A at 120m
| 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 | 1779.16 V (257.85%) | 0.0 V | 2934.79 V (425.33%) | 1848960.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1067.5 V (154.71%) | 0.0 V | 1760.87 V (255.2%) | 1109376.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 667.19 V (96.69%) | 22.8 V | 1100.55 V (159.5%) | 693360.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 444.79 V (64.46%) | 245.2 V | 733.7 V (106.33%) | 462240.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 266.87 V (38.68%) | 423.1 V | 440.22 V (63.8%) | 277344.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 166.8 V (24.17%) | 523.2 V | 275.14 V (39.87%) | 173340.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 106.75 V (15.47%) | 583.3 V | 176.09 V (25.52%) | 110937.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 76.25 V (11.05%) | 613.8 V | 125.78 V (18.23%) | 79241.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 53.37 V (7.74%) | 636.6 V | 88.04 V (12.76%) | 55468.8 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 38.12 V (5.53%) | 651.9 V | 62.89 V (9.11%) | 39620.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 28.09 V (4.07%) | 661.9 V | 46.34 V (6.72%) | 29194.1 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 22.24 V (3.22%) | 667.8 V | 36.68 V (5.32%) | 23112.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 17.79 V (2.58%) | 672.2 V | 29.35 V (4.25%) | 18489.6 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 14.43 V (2.09%) | 675.6 V | 23.8 V (3.45%) | 14991.6 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 11.12 V (1.61%) | 678.9 V | 18.34 V (2.66%) | 11556.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 8.9 V (1.29%) | 681.1 V | 14.67 V (2.13%) | 9244.8 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 6.67 V (0.97%) | 683.3 V | 11.01 V (1.59%) | 6933.6 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 600 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 600A at 120 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 600A over 120m at 690V (voltage drop: 3.33V or 0.48%).
What is the power capacity of 600A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 600A at 690V supports 717.07 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
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