I would like to install a 60 amp subpanel. I plan to have a 60amp breaker in my main panel fed to a main lug subpanel.

Questions:

Can I use 6/3 Romex NM - the distance is about 65 feet?
Can I use a 100amp main lug sub panel even though the main breaker is 60amps? I need four spaces in the subpanel and I cannot find a 60 amp subpanel that has 4 spaces.

Thanks for your help.

Yes #6/3 Copper cable is OK for a 60 amp feeder. And yes you can use a larger size amp rated panel and protect with a lower amp feeder, as long as your total load is no more than 48 amps, 80 % of the 60 amp feeder.

Be careful with the neutral and the ground at the sub panel. The neutral will connect to the isolated neutral bar, and the bare ground will connect to a ground bar that screws directly to the metal can of the panel. You will be given a green screw in the new panel, labeled main bonding jumper, discard this screw. Only in a main panel would you drive this screw through the neutral bar and connect to the panel back box.

GE and Square D , I believe make a 4 or 6 circuit panel rated 70 amp. Or you can use a "2" circuit panel, and use half size, or tandem , breakers.

Ok thanks for your help? Why 80%? Wouldn't the breaker trip if it only exceeded 60amps? Thanks again.

80% is one derating factor required by the National Electric Code that applies to this installation.

I think I might have answered my own question. Are you not referring to the 80% rule of the NEC? Doesn't this only apply to a continuous load which is at least 3hours in duration? Otherwise, wouldn't it be OK to go beyond the 48amps?

In addition to the one you mention, there are any other sections of the code that either require the 80 % or it is worded as 125% of the load, which means the same thing.

I have a 100amp panel in my home with few open slots. I want to add a new subpanel of 60 amps to carry a kitchen remodel. What size wire between the two panels? Any how to tips? Thanks