600 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 600 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 4.87V (1.17%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 16.05V (3.87%)
Voltage at Load410.1 VLine Loss: 5055.8 W
Max Power & Breaker431.28 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 600A at 175m
| 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 | 2594.61 V (625.21%) | 0.0 V | 4279.9 V (1031.3%) | 2696400.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1556.77 V (375.12%) | 0.0 V | 2567.94 V (618.78%) | 1617840.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 972.98 V (234.45%) | 0.0 V | 1604.96 V (386.74%) | 1011150.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 648.65 V (156.3%) | 0.0 V | 1069.97 V (257.83%) | 674100.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 389.19 V (93.78%) | 25.8 V | 641.98 V (154.7%) | 404460.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 243.24 V (58.61%) | 171.8 V | 401.24 V (96.68%) | 252787.5 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 155.68 V (37.51%) | 259.3 V | 256.79 V (61.88%) | 161784.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 111.2 V (26.79%) | 303.8 V | 183.42 V (44.2%) | 115560.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 77.84 V (18.76%) | 337.2 V | 128.4 V (30.94%) | 80892.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 55.6 V (13.4%) | 359.4 V | 91.71 V (22.1%) | 57780.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 40.97 V (9.87%) | 374.0 V | 67.58 V (16.28%) | 42574.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 32.43 V (7.82%) | 382.6 V | 53.5 V (12.89%) | 33705.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 25.95 V (6.25%) | 389.1 V | 42.8 V (10.31%) | 26964.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 21.04 V (5.07%) | 394.0 V | 34.7 V (8.36%) | 21862.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 16.22 V (3.91%) | 398.8 V | 26.75 V (6.45%) | 16852.5 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 12.97 V (3.13%) | 402.0 V | 21.4 V (5.16%) | 13482.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 9.73 V (2.34%) | 405.3 V | 16.05 V (3.87%) | 10111.5 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 600 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 600A at 175 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 600A over 175m at 415V (voltage drop: 4.87V or 1.17%).
What is the power capacity of 600A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 600A at 415V supports 431.28 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
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