700 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 700 A over 120 m (393.7 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 3.89V (0.97%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 12.84V (3.21%)
Voltage at Load396.1 VLine Loss: 4718.7 W
Max Power & Breaker484.97 kW700A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 700A 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 | 2075.69 V (518.92%) | 0.0 V | 3423.92 V (855.98%) | 2516640.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1245.41 V (311.35%) | 0.0 V | 2054.35 V (513.59%) | 1509984.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 778.38 V (194.6%) | 0.0 V | 1283.97 V (320.99%) | 943740.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 518.92 V (129.73%) | 0.0 V | 855.98 V (213.99%) | 629160.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 311.35 V (77.84%) | 88.6 V | 513.59 V (128.4%) | 377496.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 194.6 V (48.65%) | 205.4 V | 320.99 V (80.25%) | 235935.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 124.54 V (31.14%) | 275.5 V | 205.44 V (51.36%) | 150998.4 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 88.96 V (22.24%) | 311.0 V | 146.74 V (36.68%) | 107856.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 62.27 V (15.57%) | 337.7 V | 102.72 V (25.68%) | 75499.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 44.48 V (11.12%) | 355.5 V | 73.37 V (18.34%) | 53928.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 32.77 V (8.19%) | 367.2 V | 54.06 V (13.52%) | 39736.4 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 25.95 V (6.49%) | 374.1 V | 42.8 V (10.7%) | 31458.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 20.76 V (5.19%) | 379.2 V | 34.24 V (8.56%) | 25166.4 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 16.83 V (4.21%) | 383.2 V | 27.76 V (6.94%) | 20405.2 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 12.97 V (3.24%) | 387.0 V | 21.4 V (5.35%) | 15729.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 10.38 V (2.59%) | 389.6 V | 17.12 V (4.28%) | 12583.2 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 7.78 V (1.95%) | 392.2 V | 12.84 V (3.21%) | 9437.4 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 700 Amp Cable Size at 120 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 700A at 120 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 700A over 120m at 400V (voltage drop: 3.89V or 0.97%).
What is the power capacity of 700A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 700A at 400V supports 484.97 kW with a standard 700A circuit breaker.
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