100 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 100 A over 15 m (49.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)50 mm²Drop: 1.28V (2.67%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 1.11V (2.32%)
Voltage at Load46.7 VLine Loss: 128.4 W
Max Power & Breaker4.8 kW100A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 100A at 15m
| 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 | 42.8 V (89.17%) | 5.2 V | 70.6 V (147.08%) | 4280.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 25.68 V (53.5%) | 22.3 V | 42.36 V (88.25%) | 2568.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 16.05 V (33.44%) | 31.9 V | 26.47 V (55.16%) | 1605.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 10.7 V (22.29%) | 37.3 V | 17.65 V (36.77%) | 1070.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 6.42 V (13.38%) | 41.6 V | 10.59 V (22.06%) | 642.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 4.01 V (8.36%) | 44.0 V | 6.62 V (13.79%) | 401.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 2.57 V (5.35%) | 45.4 V | 4.24 V (8.82%) | 256.8 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.83 V (3.82%) | 46.2 V | 3.03 V (6.3%) | 183.4 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 1.28 V (2.67%) | 46.7 V | 2.12 V (4.41%) | 128.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.92 V (1.91%) | 47.1 V | 1.51 V (3.15%) | 91.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.68 V (1.41%) | 47.3 V | 1.11 V (2.32%) | 67.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.53 V (1.11%) | 47.5 V | 0.88 V (1.84%) | 53.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.43 V (0.89%) | 47.6 V | 0.71 V (1.47%) | 42.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.35 V (0.72%) | 47.7 V | 0.57 V (1.19%) | 34.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.27 V (0.56%) | 47.7 V | 0.44 V (0.92%) | 26.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.21 V (0.45%) | 47.8 V | 0.35 V (0.74%) | 21.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.16 V (0.33%) | 47.8 V | 0.26 V (0.55%) | 16.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 100 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 100A at 15 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 50 mm² copper cable for 100A over 15m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.28V or 2.67%).
What is the power capacity of 100A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 100A at 48V supports 4.8 kW with a standard 100A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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