900 Amp Cable Size at 200 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 200 m (656.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 8.34V (2.01%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 27.51V (6.63%)
Voltage at Load406.7 VLine Loss: 13000.5 W
Max Power & Breaker646.92 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A at 200m
| 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 | 4447.91 V (1071.78%) | 0.0 V | 7336.97 V (1767.94%) | 6933600.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2668.74 V (643.07%) | 0.0 V | 4402.18 V (1060.77%) | 4160160.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1667.96 V (401.92%) | 0.0 V | 2751.36 V (662.98%) | 2600100.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1111.98 V (267.95%) | 0.0 V | 1834.24 V (441.99%) | 1733400.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 667.19 V (160.77%) | 0.0 V | 1100.55 V (265.19%) | 1040040.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 416.99 V (100.48%) | 0.0 V | 687.84 V (165.74%) | 650025.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 266.87 V (64.31%) | 148.1 V | 440.22 V (106.08%) | 416016.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 190.62 V (45.93%) | 224.4 V | 314.44 V (75.77%) | 297154.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 133.44 V (32.15%) | 281.6 V | 220.11 V (53.04%) | 208008.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 95.31 V (22.97%) | 319.7 V | 157.22 V (37.88%) | 148577.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 70.23 V (16.92%) | 344.8 V | 115.85 V (27.91%) | 109477.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 55.6 V (13.4%) | 359.4 V | 91.71 V (22.1%) | 86670.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 44.48 V (10.72%) | 370.5 V | 73.37 V (17.68%) | 69336.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 36.06 V (8.69%) | 378.9 V | 59.49 V (14.33%) | 56218.4 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 27.8 V (6.7%) | 387.2 V | 45.86 V (11.05%) | 43335.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 22.24 V (5.36%) | 392.8 V | 36.68 V (8.84%) | 34668.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 16.68 V (4.02%) | 398.3 V | 27.51 V (6.63%) | 26001.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 200 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A at 200 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 200m at 415V (voltage drop: 8.34V or 2.01%).
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.
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