16 Amp Cable Size at 5 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 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)6 mm²Drop: 0.57V (2.38%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 0.56V (2.35%)
Voltage at Load23.4 VLine Loss: 9.1 W
Max Power & Breaker0.38 kW16A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 16A 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 | 2.28 V (9.51%) | 21.7 V | 3.77 V (15.69%) | 36.5 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1.37 V (5.71%) | 22.6 V | 2.26 V (9.41%) | 21.9 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 0.86 V (3.57%) | 23.1 V | 1.41 V (5.88%) | 13.7 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 0.57 V (2.38%) | 23.4 V | 0.94 V (3.92%) | 9.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.34 V (1.43%) | 23.7 V | 0.56 V (2.35%) | 5.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.21 V (0.89%) | 23.8 V | 0.35 V (1.47%) | 3.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.14 V (0.57%) | 23.9 V | 0.23 V (0.94%) | 2.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.1 V (0.41%) | 23.9 V | 0.16 V (0.67%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.07 V (0.29%) | 23.9 V | 0.11 V (0.47%) | 1.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.05 V (0.2%) | 24.0 V | 0.08 V (0.34%) | 0.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.04 V (0.15%) | 24.0 V | 0.06 V (0.25%) | 0.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.03 V (0.12%) | 24.0 V | 0.05 V (0.2%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.02 V (0.1%) | 24.0 V | 0.04 V (0.16%) | 0.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.02 V (0.08%) | 24.0 V | 0.03 V (0.13%) | 0.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.01 V (0.06%) | 24.0 V | 0.02 V (0.1%) | 0.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.01 V (0.05%) | 24.0 V | 0.02 V (0.08%) | 0.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.01 V (0.04%) | 24.0 V | 0.01 V (0.06%) | 0.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 16 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
What mm² cable size is required for 16A at 5 meters (24V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 6 mm² copper cable for 16A over 5m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.57V or 2.38%).
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.
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