900 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 900 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 7.29V (1.06%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 24.07V (3.49%)
Voltage at Load682.7 VLine Loss: 11375.5 W
Max Power & Breaker1075.6 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A at 175m
| 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 | 3891.92 V (564.05%) | 0.0 V | 6419.85 V (930.41%) | 6066900.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2335.15 V (338.43%) | 0.0 V | 3851.91 V (558.25%) | 3640140.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1459.47 V (211.52%) | 0.0 V | 2407.44 V (348.9%) | 2275087.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 972.98 V (141.01%) | 0.0 V | 1604.96 V (232.6%) | 1516725.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 583.79 V (84.61%) | 106.2 V | 962.98 V (139.56%) | 910035.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 364.87 V (52.88%) | 325.1 V | 601.86 V (87.23%) | 568771.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 233.52 V (33.84%) | 456.5 V | 385.19 V (55.82%) | 364014.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 166.8 V (24.17%) | 523.2 V | 275.14 V (39.87%) | 260010.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 116.76 V (16.92%) | 573.2 V | 192.6 V (27.91%) | 182007.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 83.4 V (12.09%) | 606.6 V | 137.57 V (19.94%) | 130005.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 61.45 V (8.91%) | 628.5 V | 101.37 V (14.69%) | 95793.2 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 48.65 V (7.05%) | 641.4 V | 80.25 V (11.63%) | 75836.2 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 38.92 V (5.64%) | 651.1 V | 64.2 V (9.3%) | 60669.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 31.56 V (4.57%) | 658.4 V | 52.05 V (7.54%) | 49191.1 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 24.32 V (3.53%) | 665.7 V | 40.12 V (5.82%) | 37918.1 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 19.46 V (2.82%) | 670.5 V | 32.1 V (4.65%) | 30334.5 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 14.59 V (2.12%) | 675.4 V | 24.07 V (3.49%) | 22750.9 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (690V Three-Phase (Wind / Heavy Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A at 175 meters (690V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 900A over 175m at 690V (voltage drop: 7.29V or 1.06%).
What is the power capacity of 900A at 690V?
At unity power factor, 900A at 690V supports 1075.6 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
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