800 Amp Cable Size at 100 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 800 A over 100 m (328.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 3.71V (0.54%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 12.23V (1.77%)
Voltage at Load686.3 VLine Loss: 5136.0 W
Max Power & Breaker956.09 kW800A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 800A at 100m
| 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 | 1976.85 V (286.5%) | 0.0 V | 3260.87 V (472.59%) | 2739200.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1186.11 V (171.9%) | 0.0 V | 1956.52 V (283.55%) | 1643520.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 741.32 V (107.44%) | 0.0 V | 1222.83 V (177.22%) | 1027200.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 494.21 V (71.62%) | 195.8 V | 815.22 V (118.15%) | 684800.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 296.53 V (42.97%) | 393.5 V | 489.13 V (70.89%) | 410880.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 185.33 V (26.86%) | 504.7 V | 305.71 V (44.31%) | 256800.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 118.61 V (17.19%) | 571.4 V | 195.65 V (28.36%) | 164352.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 84.72 V (12.28%) | 605.3 V | 139.75 V (20.25%) | 117394.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 59.31 V (8.59%) | 630.7 V | 97.83 V (14.18%) | 82176.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 42.36 V (6.14%) | 647.6 V | 69.88 V (10.13%) | 58697.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 31.21 V (4.52%) | 658.8 V | 51.49 V (7.46%) | 43250.5 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 24.71 V (3.58%) | 665.3 V | 40.76 V (5.91%) | 34240.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 19.77 V (2.86%) | 670.2 V | 32.61 V (4.73%) | 27392.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 16.03 V (2.32%) | 674.0 V | 26.44 V (3.83%) | 22209.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 12.36 V (1.79%) | 677.6 V | 20.38 V (2.95%) | 17120.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 9.88 V (1.43%) | 680.1 V | 16.3 V (2.36%) | 13696.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 7.41 V (1.07%) | 682.6 V | 12.23 V (1.77%) | 10272.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 800 Amp Cable Size at 100 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 800A at 100 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 800A over 100m at 690V (voltage drop: 3.71V or 0.54%).
What is the power capacity of 800A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 800A at 690V supports 956.09 kW with a standard 800A circuit breaker.
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