15 Amp Cable Size at 70 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 15 A over 70 m (229.7 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)35 mm²Drop: 1.28V (2.67%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 1.06V (2.21%)
Voltage at Load46.7 VLine Loss: 19.3 W
Max Power & Breaker0.72 kW15A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 15A at 70m
| 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 | 29.96 V (62.42%) | 18.0 V | 49.42 V (102.96%) | 449.4 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 17.98 V (37.45%) | 30.0 V | 29.65 V (61.78%) | 269.6 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 11.23 V (23.41%) | 36.8 V | 18.53 V (38.61%) | 168.5 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 7.49 V (15.6%) | 40.5 V | 12.36 V (25.74%) | 112.4 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 4.49 V (9.36%) | 43.5 V | 7.41 V (15.44%) | 67.4 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 2.81 V (5.85%) | 45.2 V | 4.63 V (9.65%) | 42.1 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1.8 V (3.75%) | 46.2 V | 2.97 V (6.18%) | 27.0 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.28 V (2.67%) | 46.7 V | 2.12 V (4.41%) | 19.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.9 V (1.87%) | 47.1 V | 1.48 V (3.09%) | 13.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.64 V (1.34%) | 47.4 V | 1.06 V (2.21%) | 9.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.47 V (0.99%) | 47.5 V | 0.78 V (1.63%) | 7.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.37 V (0.78%) | 47.6 V | 0.62 V (1.29%) | 5.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.3 V (0.62%) | 47.7 V | 0.49 V (1.03%) | 4.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.24 V (0.51%) | 47.8 V | 0.4 V (0.83%) | 3.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.19 V (0.39%) | 47.8 V | 0.31 V (0.64%) | 2.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.15 V (0.31%) | 47.9 V | 0.25 V (0.51%) | 2.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.11 V (0.23%) | 47.9 V | 0.19 V (0.39%) | 1.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 15 Amp Cable Size at 70 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 15A at 70 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 35 mm² copper cable for 15A over 70m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.28V or 2.67%).
What is the power capacity of 15A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 15A at 48V supports 0.72 kW with a standard 15A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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