150 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 150 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)50 mm²Drop: 0.64V (1.34%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 0.76V (1.58%)
Voltage at Load47.4 VLine Loss: 96.3 W
Max Power & Breaker7.2 kW150A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 150A at 5m
| 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 | 21.4 V (44.58%) | 26.6 V | 35.3 V (73.54%) | 3210.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 12.84 V (26.75%) | 35.2 V | 21.18 V (44.12%) | 1926.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 8.03 V (16.72%) | 40.0 V | 13.24 V (27.58%) | 1203.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 5.35 V (11.15%) | 42.6 V | 8.82 V (18.39%) | 802.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 3.21 V (6.69%) | 44.8 V | 5.29 V (11.03%) | 481.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 2.01 V (4.18%) | 46.0 V | 3.31 V (6.89%) | 300.9 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1.28 V (2.67%) | 46.7 V | 2.12 V (4.41%) | 192.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.92 V (1.91%) | 47.1 V | 1.51 V (3.15%) | 137.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.64 V (1.34%) | 47.4 V | 1.06 V (2.21%) | 96.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.46 V (0.96%) | 47.5 V | 0.76 V (1.58%) | 68.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.34 V (0.7%) | 47.7 V | 0.56 V (1.16%) | 50.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.27 V (0.56%) | 47.7 V | 0.44 V (0.92%) | 40.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.21 V (0.45%) | 47.8 V | 0.35 V (0.74%) | 32.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.17 V (0.36%) | 47.8 V | 0.29 V (0.6%) | 26.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.13 V (0.28%) | 47.9 V | 0.22 V (0.46%) | 20.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.11 V (0.22%) | 47.9 V | 0.18 V (0.37%) | 16.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.08 V (0.17%) | 47.9 V | 0.13 V (0.28%) | 12.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 150 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 150A at 5 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 50 mm² copper cable for 150A over 5m at 48V (voltage drop: 0.64V or 1.34%).
What is the power capacity of 150A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 150A at 48V supports 7.2 kW with a standard 150A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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