700 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 700 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 2.6V (0.38%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 8.56V (1.24%)
Voltage at Load687.4 VLine Loss: 3145.8 W
Max Power & Breaker836.58 kW700A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 700A at 80m
| 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 | 1383.79 V (200.55%) | 0.0 V | 2282.61 V (330.81%) | 1677760.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 830.28 V (120.33%) | 0.0 V | 1369.57 V (198.49%) | 1006656.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 518.92 V (75.21%) | 171.1 V | 855.98 V (124.06%) | 629160.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 345.95 V (50.14%) | 344.1 V | 570.65 V (82.7%) | 419440.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 207.57 V (30.08%) | 482.4 V | 342.39 V (49.62%) | 251664.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 129.73 V (18.8%) | 560.3 V | 213.99 V (31.01%) | 157290.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 83.03 V (12.03%) | 607.0 V | 136.96 V (19.85%) | 100665.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 59.31 V (8.59%) | 630.7 V | 97.83 V (14.18%) | 71904.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 41.51 V (6.02%) | 648.5 V | 68.48 V (9.92%) | 50332.8 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 29.65 V (4.3%) | 660.3 V | 48.91 V (7.09%) | 35952.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 21.85 V (3.17%) | 668.2 V | 36.04 V (5.22%) | 26490.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 17.3 V (2.51%) | 672.7 V | 28.53 V (4.14%) | 20972.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 13.84 V (2.01%) | 676.2 V | 22.83 V (3.31%) | 16777.6 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 11.22 V (1.63%) | 678.8 V | 18.51 V (2.68%) | 13603.5 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 8.65 V (1.25%) | 681.4 V | 14.27 V (2.07%) | 10486.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 6.92 V (1.0%) | 683.1 V | 11.41 V (1.65%) | 8388.8 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 5.19 V (0.75%) | 684.8 V | 8.56 V (1.24%) | 6291.6 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 700 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 700A at 80 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 700A over 80m at 690V (voltage drop: 2.6V or 0.38%).
What is the power capacity of 700A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 700A at 690V supports 836.58 kW with a standard 700A circuit breaker.
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