900 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 900 A over 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)5× 400 mm²Drop: 10.01V (2.41%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 82.54V (19.89%)
Voltage at Load405.0 VLine Loss: 15600.6 W
Max Power & Breaker646.92 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A 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 | 13343.72 V (3215.35%) | 0.0 V | 22010.9 V (5303.83%) | 20800800.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 8006.23 V (1929.21%) | 0.0 V | 13206.54 V (3182.3%) | 12480480.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 5003.89 V (1205.76%) | 0.0 V | 8254.09 V (1988.94%) | 7800300.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 3335.93 V (803.84%) | 0.0 V | 5502.73 V (1325.96%) | 5200200.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 2001.56 V (482.3%) | 0.0 V | 3301.64 V (795.57%) | 3120120.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1250.97 V (301.44%) | 0.0 V | 2063.52 V (497.23%) | 1950075.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 800.62 V (192.92%) | 0.0 V | 1320.65 V (318.23%) | 1248048.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 571.87 V (137.8%) | 0.0 V | 943.32 V (227.31%) | 891462.9 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 400.31 V (96.46%) | 14.7 V | 660.33 V (159.11%) | 624024.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 285.94 V (68.9%) | 129.1 V | 471.66 V (113.65%) | 445731.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 210.69 V (50.77%) | 204.3 V | 347.54 V (83.74%) | 328433.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 166.8 V (40.19%) | 248.2 V | 275.14 V (66.3%) | 260010.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 133.44 V (32.15%) | 281.6 V | 220.11 V (53.04%) | 208008.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 108.19 V (26.07%) | 306.8 V | 178.47 V (43.0%) | 168655.1 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 83.4 V (20.1%) | 331.6 V | 137.57 V (33.15%) | 130005.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 66.72 V (16.08%) | 348.3 V | 110.05 V (26.52%) | 104004.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 50.04 V (12.06%) | 365.0 V | 82.54 V (19.89%) | 78003.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (415V Three-Phase (UK / Australia Industrial))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A at 600 meters (415V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 5× 400 mm² copper cable for 900A over 600m at 415V (voltage drop: 10.01V or 2.41%).
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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