16 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 16 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)185 mm²Drop: 0.65V (2.7%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 0.66V (2.75%)
Voltage at Load23.4 VLine Loss: 10.4 W
Max Power & Breaker0.38 kW16A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 16A at 175m
| 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 | 79.89 V (332.89%) | 0.0 V | 131.79 V (549.11%) | 1278.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 47.94 V (199.73%) | 0.0 V | 79.07 V (329.47%) | 767.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 29.96 V (124.83%) | 0.0 V | 49.42 V (205.92%) | 479.4 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 19.97 V (83.22%) | 4.0 V | 32.95 V (137.28%) | 319.6 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 11.98 V (49.93%) | 12.0 V | 19.77 V (82.37%) | 191.7 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 7.49 V (31.21%) | 16.5 V | 12.35 V (51.48%) | 119.8 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 4.79 V (19.97%) | 19.2 V | 7.91 V (32.95%) | 76.7 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 3.42 V (14.27%) | 20.6 V | 5.65 V (23.53%) | 54.8 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 2.4 V (9.99%) | 21.6 V | 3.95 V (16.47%) | 38.3 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 1.71 V (7.13%) | 22.3 V | 2.82 V (11.77%) | 27.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.26 V (5.26%) | 22.7 V | 2.08 V (8.67%) | 20.2 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.0 V (4.16%) | 23.0 V | 1.65 V (6.86%) | 16.0 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.8 V (3.33%) | 23.2 V | 1.32 V (5.49%) | 12.8 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.65 V (2.7%) | 23.4 V | 1.07 V (4.45%) | 10.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.5 V (2.08%) | 23.5 V | 0.82 V (3.43%) | 8.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.4 V (1.66%) | 23.6 V | 0.66 V (2.75%) | 6.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.3 V (1.25%) | 23.7 V | 0.49 V (2.06%) | 4.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 16 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
What mm² cable size is required for 16A at 175 meters (24V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 185 mm² copper cable for 16A over 175m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.65V or 2.7%).
What is the power capacity of 16A at 24V?
At unity power factor, 16A at 24V supports 0.38 kW with a standard 16A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (24V)
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