600 Amp Cable Size at 5 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 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.14V (0.02%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 0.46V (0.07%)
Voltage at Load689.9 VLine Loss: 144.4 W
Max Power & Breaker717.07 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 600A at 5m
| 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 | 74.13 V (10.74%) | 615.9 V | 122.28 V (17.72%) | 77040.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 44.48 V (6.45%) | 645.5 V | 73.37 V (10.63%) | 46224.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 27.8 V (4.03%) | 662.2 V | 45.86 V (6.65%) | 28890.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 18.53 V (2.69%) | 671.5 V | 30.57 V (4.43%) | 19260.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 11.12 V (1.61%) | 678.9 V | 18.34 V (2.66%) | 11556.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 6.95 V (1.01%) | 683.1 V | 11.46 V (1.66%) | 7222.5 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 4.45 V (0.64%) | 685.6 V | 7.34 V (1.06%) | 4622.4 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 3.18 V (0.46%) | 686.8 V | 5.24 V (0.76%) | 3301.7 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 2.22 V (0.32%) | 687.8 V | 3.67 V (0.53%) | 2311.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 1.59 V (0.23%) | 688.4 V | 2.62 V (0.38%) | 1650.9 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.17 V (0.17%) | 688.8 V | 1.93 V (0.28%) | 1216.4 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.93 V (0.13%) | 689.1 V | 1.53 V (0.22%) | 963.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.74 V (0.11%) | 689.3 V | 1.22 V (0.18%) | 770.4 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.6 V (0.09%) | 689.4 V | 0.99 V (0.14%) | 624.6 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.46 V (0.07%) | 689.5 V | 0.76 V (0.11%) | 481.5 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.37 V (0.05%) | 689.6 V | 0.61 V (0.09%) | 385.2 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.28 V (0.04%) | 689.7 V | 0.46 V (0.07%) | 288.9 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 600 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 600A at 5 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 5m at 690V (voltage drop: 0.14V or 0.02%).
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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