800 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 800 A over 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)4× 400 mm²Drop: 11.12V (2.68%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 73.37V (17.68%)
Voltage at Load403.9 VLine Loss: 15408.0 W
Max Power & Breaker575.04 kW800A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 800A at 600m
| 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 | 11861.08 V (2858.09%) | 0.0 V | 19565.25 V (4714.52%) | 16435200.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 7116.65 V (1714.86%) | 0.0 V | 11739.15 V (2828.71%) | 9861120.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 4447.91 V (1071.78%) | 0.0 V | 7336.97 V (1767.94%) | 6163200.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 2965.27 V (714.52%) | 0.0 V | 4891.31 V (1178.63%) | 4108800.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 1779.16 V (428.71%) | 0.0 V | 2934.79 V (707.18%) | 2465280.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1111.98 V (267.95%) | 0.0 V | 1834.24 V (441.99%) | 1540800.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 711.67 V (171.49%) | 0.0 V | 1173.91 V (282.87%) | 986112.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 508.33 V (122.49%) | 0.0 V | 838.51 V (202.05%) | 704365.7 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 355.83 V (85.74%) | 59.2 V | 586.96 V (141.44%) | 493056.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 254.17 V (61.24%) | 160.8 V | 419.26 V (101.03%) | 352182.9 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 187.28 V (45.13%) | 227.7 V | 308.92 V (74.44%) | 259503.2 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 148.26 V (35.73%) | 266.7 V | 244.57 V (58.93%) | 205440.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 118.61 V (28.58%) | 296.4 V | 195.65 V (47.15%) | 164352.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 96.17 V (23.17%) | 318.8 V | 158.64 V (38.23%) | 133258.4 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 74.13 V (17.86%) | 340.9 V | 122.28 V (29.47%) | 102720.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 59.31 V (14.29%) | 355.7 V | 97.83 V (23.57%) | 82176.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 44.48 V (10.72%) | 370.5 V | 73.37 V (17.68%) | 61632.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 800 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 800A at 600 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 4× 400 mm² copper cable for 800A over 600m at 415V (voltage drop: 11.12V or 2.68%).
What is the power capacity of 800A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 800A at 415V supports 575.04 kW with a standard 800A circuit breaker.
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