900 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 900 A over 50 m (164.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 2.08V (0.52%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 6.88V (1.72%)
Voltage at Load397.9 VLine Loss: 3250.1 W
Max Power & Breaker623.54 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A at 50m
| 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 | 1111.98 V (277.99%) | 0.0 V | 1834.24 V (458.56%) | 1733400.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 667.19 V (166.8%) | 0.0 V | 1100.55 V (275.14%) | 1040040.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 416.99 V (104.25%) | 0.0 V | 687.84 V (171.96%) | 650025.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 277.99 V (69.5%) | 122.0 V | 458.56 V (114.64%) | 433350.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 166.8 V (41.7%) | 233.2 V | 275.14 V (68.78%) | 260010.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 104.25 V (26.06%) | 295.8 V | 171.96 V (42.99%) | 162506.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 66.72 V (16.68%) | 333.3 V | 110.05 V (27.51%) | 104004.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 47.66 V (11.91%) | 352.3 V | 78.61 V (19.65%) | 74288.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 33.36 V (8.34%) | 366.6 V | 55.03 V (13.76%) | 52002.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 23.83 V (5.96%) | 376.2 V | 39.31 V (9.83%) | 37144.3 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 17.56 V (4.39%) | 382.4 V | 28.96 V (7.24%) | 27369.5 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 13.9 V (3.47%) | 386.1 V | 22.93 V (5.73%) | 21667.5 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 11.12 V (2.78%) | 388.9 V | 18.34 V (4.59%) | 17334.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 9.02 V (2.25%) | 391.0 V | 14.87 V (3.72%) | 14054.6 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 6.95 V (1.74%) | 393.1 V | 11.46 V (2.87%) | 10833.7 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 5.56 V (1.39%) | 394.4 V | 9.17 V (2.29%) | 8667.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 4.17 V (1.04%) | 395.8 V | 6.88 V (1.72%) | 6500.2 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (400V Three-Phase (IEC European Grid))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A at 50 meters (400V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 900A over 50m at 400V (voltage drop: 2.08V or 0.52%).
What is the power capacity of 900A at 400V?
At unity power factor, 900A at 400V supports 623.54 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (400V)
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