900 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 900 A over 15 m (49.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.62V (0.15%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 2.06V (0.5%)
Voltage at Load414.4 VLine Loss: 975.0 W
Max Power & Breaker646.92 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A at 15m
| 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 | 333.59 V (80.38%) | 81.4 V | 550.27 V (132.6%) | 520020.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 200.16 V (48.23%) | 214.8 V | 330.16 V (79.56%) | 312012.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 125.1 V (30.14%) | 289.9 V | 206.35 V (49.72%) | 195007.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 83.4 V (20.1%) | 331.6 V | 137.57 V (33.15%) | 130005.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 50.04 V (12.06%) | 365.0 V | 82.54 V (19.89%) | 78003.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 31.27 V (7.54%) | 383.7 V | 51.59 V (12.43%) | 48751.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 20.02 V (4.82%) | 395.0 V | 33.02 V (7.96%) | 31201.2 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 14.3 V (3.45%) | 400.7 V | 23.58 V (5.68%) | 22286.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 10.01 V (2.41%) | 405.0 V | 16.51 V (3.98%) | 15600.6 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 7.15 V (1.72%) | 407.9 V | 11.79 V (2.84%) | 11143.3 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 5.27 V (1.27%) | 409.7 V | 8.69 V (2.09%) | 8210.8 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 4.17 V (1.0%) | 410.8 V | 6.88 V (1.66%) | 6500.2 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 3.34 V (0.8%) | 411.7 V | 5.5 V (1.33%) | 5200.2 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 2.7 V (0.65%) | 412.3 V | 4.46 V (1.08%) | 4216.4 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 2.08 V (0.5%) | 412.9 V | 3.44 V (0.83%) | 3250.1 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.67 V (0.4%) | 413.3 V | 2.75 V (0.66%) | 2600.1 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.25 V (0.3%) | 413.7 V | 2.06 V (0.5%) | 1950.1 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A at 15 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 900A over 15m at 415V (voltage drop: 0.62V or 0.15%).
What is the power capacity of 900A at 415V?
At unity power factor, 900A at 415V supports 646.92 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (415V)
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