16 Amp Cable Size at 100 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 16 A over 100 m (328.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)50 mm²Drop: 1.37V (2.85%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 1.19V (2.48%)
Voltage at Load46.6 VLine Loss: 21.9 W
Max Power & Breaker0.77 kW16A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 16A at 100m
| 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 | 45.65 V (95.11%) | 2.3 V | 75.31 V (156.89%) | 730.5 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 27.39 V (57.07%) | 20.6 V | 45.18 V (94.13%) | 438.3 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 17.12 V (35.67%) | 30.9 V | 28.24 V (58.83%) | 273.9 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 11.41 V (23.78%) | 36.6 V | 18.83 V (39.22%) | 182.6 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 6.85 V (14.27%) | 41.2 V | 11.3 V (23.53%) | 109.6 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 4.28 V (8.92%) | 43.7 V | 7.06 V (14.71%) | 68.5 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 2.74 V (5.71%) | 45.3 V | 4.52 V (9.41%) | 43.8 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.96 V (4.08%) | 46.0 V | 3.23 V (6.72%) | 31.3 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 1.37 V (2.85%) | 46.6 V | 2.26 V (4.71%) | 21.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.98 V (2.04%) | 47.0 V | 1.61 V (3.36%) | 15.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.72 V (1.5%) | 47.3 V | 1.19 V (2.48%) | 11.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.57 V (1.19%) | 47.4 V | 0.94 V (1.96%) | 9.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.46 V (0.95%) | 47.5 V | 0.75 V (1.57%) | 7.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.37 V (0.77%) | 47.6 V | 0.61 V (1.27%) | 5.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.29 V (0.59%) | 47.7 V | 0.47 V (0.98%) | 4.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.23 V (0.48%) | 47.8 V | 0.38 V (0.78%) | 3.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.17 V (0.36%) | 47.8 V | 0.28 V (0.59%) | 2.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 16 Amp Cable Size at 100 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 16A at 100 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 50 mm² copper cable for 16A over 100m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.37V or 2.85%).
What is the power capacity of 16A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 16A at 48V supports 0.77 kW with a standard 16A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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