125 Amp Cable Size at 250 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 125 A over 250 m (820.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)3× 400 mm²Drop: 1.11V (2.32%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 5.52V (11.49%)
Voltage at Load46.9 VLine Loss: 139.3 W
Max Power & Breaker6.0 kW125A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 125A at 250m
| 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 | 891.67 V (1857.64%) | 0.0 V | 1470.83 V (3064.24%) | 111458.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 535.0 V (1114.58%) | 0.0 V | 882.5 V (1838.54%) | 66875.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 334.38 V (696.61%) | 0.0 V | 551.56 V (1149.09%) | 41796.9 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 222.92 V (464.41%) | 0.0 V | 367.71 V (766.06%) | 27864.6 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 133.75 V (278.65%) | 0.0 V | 220.62 V (459.64%) | 16718.7 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 83.59 V (174.15%) | 0.0 V | 137.89 V (287.27%) | 10449.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 53.5 V (111.46%) | 0.0 V | 88.25 V (183.85%) | 6687.5 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 38.21 V (79.61%) | 9.8 V | 63.04 V (131.32%) | 4776.8 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 26.75 V (55.73%) | 21.2 V | 44.12 V (91.93%) | 3343.8 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 19.11 V (39.81%) | 28.9 V | 31.52 V (65.66%) | 2388.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 14.08 V (29.33%) | 33.9 V | 23.22 V (48.38%) | 1759.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 11.15 V (23.22%) | 36.9 V | 18.39 V (38.3%) | 1393.2 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 8.92 V (18.58%) | 39.1 V | 14.71 V (30.64%) | 1114.6 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 7.23 V (15.06%) | 40.8 V | 11.93 V (24.85%) | 903.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 5.57 V (11.61%) | 42.4 V | 9.19 V (19.15%) | 696.6 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 4.46 V (9.29%) | 43.5 V | 7.35 V (15.32%) | 557.3 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 3.34 V (6.97%) | 44.7 V | 5.52 V (11.49%) | 418.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 125 Amp Cable Size at 250 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 125A at 250 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 3× 400 mm² copper cable for 125A over 250m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.11V or 2.32%).
What is the power capacity of 125A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 125A at 48V supports 6.0 kW with a standard 125A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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