600 Amp Cable Size at 25 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 25 m (82.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.69V (0.1%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 2.29V (0.33%)
Voltage at Load689.3 VLine Loss: 722.2 W
Max Power & Breaker717.07 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 600A at 25m
| 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 | 370.66 V (53.72%) | 319.3 V | 611.41 V (88.61%) | 385200.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 222.4 V (32.23%) | 467.6 V | 366.85 V (53.17%) | 231120.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 139.0 V (20.14%) | 551.0 V | 229.28 V (33.23%) | 144450.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 92.66 V (13.43%) | 597.3 V | 152.85 V (22.15%) | 96300.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 55.6 V (8.06%) | 634.4 V | 91.71 V (13.29%) | 57780.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 34.75 V (5.04%) | 655.3 V | 57.32 V (8.31%) | 36112.5 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 22.24 V (3.22%) | 667.8 V | 36.68 V (5.32%) | 23112.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 15.89 V (2.3%) | 674.1 V | 26.2 V (3.8%) | 16508.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 11.12 V (1.61%) | 678.9 V | 18.34 V (2.66%) | 11556.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 7.94 V (1.15%) | 682.1 V | 13.1 V (1.9%) | 8254.3 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 5.85 V (0.85%) | 684.1 V | 9.65 V (1.4%) | 6082.1 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 4.63 V (0.67%) | 685.4 V | 7.64 V (1.11%) | 4815.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 3.71 V (0.54%) | 686.3 V | 6.11 V (0.89%) | 3852.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 3.01 V (0.44%) | 687.0 V | 4.96 V (0.72%) | 3123.2 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 2.32 V (0.34%) | 687.7 V | 3.82 V (0.55%) | 2407.5 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.85 V (0.27%) | 688.1 V | 3.06 V (0.44%) | 1926.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.39 V (0.2%) | 688.6 V | 2.29 V (0.33%) | 1444.5 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 600 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 600A at 25 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 25m at 690V (voltage drop: 0.69V or 0.1%).
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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