1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 1000 A over 600 m (1968.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)45× 400 mm²Drop: 1.43V (2.97%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 105.9V (220.62%)
Voltage at Load46.6 VLine Loss: 1426.7 W
Max Power & Breaker48.0 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 1000A 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 | 17120.0 V (35666.67%) | 0.0 V | 28240.0 V (58833.33%) | 17120000.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 10272.0 V (21400.0%) | 0.0 V | 16944.0 V (35300.0%) | 10272000.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 6420.0 V (13375.0%) | 0.0 V | 10590.0 V (22062.5%) | 6420000.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 4280.0 V (8916.67%) | 0.0 V | 7060.0 V (14708.33%) | 4280000.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 2568.0 V (5350.0%) | 0.0 V | 4236.0 V (8825.0%) | 2568000.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1605.0 V (3343.75%) | 0.0 V | 2647.5 V (5515.62%) | 1605000.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1027.2 V (2140.0%) | 0.0 V | 1694.4 V (3530.0%) | 1027200.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 733.71 V (1528.57%) | 0.0 V | 1210.29 V (2521.43%) | 733714.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 513.6 V (1070.0%) | 0.0 V | 847.2 V (1765.0%) | 513600.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 366.86 V (764.29%) | 0.0 V | 605.14 V (1260.71%) | 366857.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 270.32 V (563.16%) | 0.0 V | 445.89 V (928.95%) | 270315.8 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 214.0 V (445.83%) | 0.0 V | 353.0 V (735.42%) | 214000.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 171.2 V (356.67%) | 0.0 V | 282.4 V (588.33%) | 171200.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 138.81 V (289.19%) | 0.0 V | 228.97 V (477.03%) | 138810.8 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 107.0 V (222.92%) | 0.0 V | 176.5 V (367.71%) | 107000.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 85.6 V (178.33%) | 0.0 V | 141.2 V (294.17%) | 85600.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 64.2 V (133.75%) | 0.0 V | 105.9 V (220.62%) | 64200.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 1000 Amp Cable Size at 600 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 1000A at 600 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 45× 400 mm² copper cable for 1000A over 600m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.43V or 2.97%).
What is the power capacity of 1000A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 1000A at 48V supports 48.0 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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