600 Amp Cable Size at 40 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 600 A over 40 m (131.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 1.28V (0.56%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 4.24V (1.84%)
Voltage at Load228.7 VLine Loss: 770.4 W
Max Power & Breaker138.0 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 600A at 40m
| 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 | 684.8 V (297.74%) | 0.0 V | 1129.6 V (491.13%) | 410880.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 410.88 V (178.64%) | 0.0 V | 677.76 V (294.68%) | 246528.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 256.8 V (111.65%) | 0.0 V | 423.6 V (184.17%) | 154080.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 171.2 V (74.43%) | 58.8 V | 282.4 V (122.78%) | 102720.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 102.72 V (44.66%) | 127.3 V | 169.44 V (73.67%) | 61632.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 64.2 V (27.91%) | 165.8 V | 105.9 V (46.04%) | 38520.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 41.09 V (17.86%) | 188.9 V | 67.78 V (29.47%) | 24652.8 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 29.35 V (12.76%) | 200.7 V | 48.41 V (21.05%) | 17609.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 20.54 V (8.93%) | 209.5 V | 33.89 V (14.73%) | 12326.4 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 14.67 V (6.38%) | 215.3 V | 24.21 V (10.52%) | 8804.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 10.81 V (4.7%) | 219.2 V | 17.84 V (7.75%) | 6487.6 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 8.56 V (3.72%) | 221.4 V | 14.12 V (6.14%) | 5136.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 6.85 V (2.98%) | 223.2 V | 11.3 V (4.91%) | 4108.8 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 5.55 V (2.41%) | 224.4 V | 9.16 V (3.98%) | 3331.5 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 4.28 V (1.86%) | 225.7 V | 7.06 V (3.07%) | 2568.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 3.42 V (1.49%) | 226.6 V | 5.65 V (2.46%) | 2054.4 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 2.57 V (1.12%) | 227.4 V | 4.24 V (1.84%) | 1540.8 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 600 Amp Cable Size at 40 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 600A at 40 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 600A over 40m at 230V (voltage drop: 1.28V or 0.56%).
What is the power capacity of 600A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 600A at 230V supports 138.0 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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