900 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 900 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 3.85V (1.68%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 12.71V (5.53%)
Voltage at Load226.2 VLine Loss: 3466.8 W
Max Power & Breaker207.0 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A at 80m
| 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 | 2054.4 V (893.22%) | 0.0 V | 3388.8 V (1473.39%) | 1848960.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1232.64 V (535.93%) | 0.0 V | 2033.28 V (884.03%) | 1109376.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 770.4 V (334.96%) | 0.0 V | 1270.8 V (552.52%) | 693360.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 513.6 V (223.3%) | 0.0 V | 847.2 V (368.35%) | 462240.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 308.16 V (133.98%) | 0.0 V | 508.32 V (221.01%) | 277344.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 192.6 V (83.74%) | 37.4 V | 317.7 V (138.13%) | 173340.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 123.26 V (53.59%) | 106.7 V | 203.33 V (88.4%) | 110937.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 88.05 V (38.28%) | 142.0 V | 145.23 V (63.15%) | 79241.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 61.63 V (26.8%) | 168.4 V | 101.66 V (44.2%) | 55468.8 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 44.02 V (19.14%) | 186.0 V | 72.62 V (31.57%) | 39620.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 32.44 V (14.1%) | 197.6 V | 53.51 V (23.26%) | 29194.1 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 25.68 V (11.17%) | 204.3 V | 42.36 V (18.42%) | 23112.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 20.54 V (8.93%) | 209.5 V | 33.89 V (14.73%) | 18489.6 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 16.66 V (7.24%) | 213.3 V | 27.48 V (11.95%) | 14991.6 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 12.84 V (5.58%) | 217.2 V | 21.18 V (9.21%) | 11556.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 10.27 V (4.47%) | 219.7 V | 16.94 V (7.37%) | 9244.8 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 7.7 V (3.35%) | 222.3 V | 12.71 V (5.53%) | 6933.6 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (230V Single-Phase (IEC Europe / UK / AU))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A at 80 meters (230V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 900A over 80m at 230V (voltage drop: 3.85V or 1.68%).
What is the power capacity of 900A at 230V?
At unity power factor, 900A at 230V supports 207.0 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (230V)
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