160 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 160 A over 80 m (262.5 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.37V (2.85%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 2.26V (4.71%)
Voltage at Load46.6 VLine Loss: 219.1 W
Max Power & Breaker7.68 kW160A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 160A at 80m
| 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 | 365.23 V (760.89%) | 0.0 V | 602.45 V (1255.11%) | 58436.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 219.14 V (456.53%) | 0.0 V | 361.47 V (753.07%) | 35061.8 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 136.96 V (285.33%) | 0.0 V | 225.92 V (470.67%) | 21913.6 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 91.31 V (190.22%) | 0.0 V | 150.61 V (313.78%) | 14609.1 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 54.78 V (114.13%) | 0.0 V | 90.37 V (188.27%) | 8765.4 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 34.24 V (71.33%) | 13.8 V | 56.48 V (117.67%) | 5478.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 21.91 V (45.65%) | 26.1 V | 36.15 V (75.31%) | 3506.2 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 15.65 V (32.61%) | 32.3 V | 25.82 V (53.79%) | 2504.4 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 10.96 V (22.83%) | 37.0 V | 18.07 V (37.65%) | 1753.1 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 7.83 V (16.3%) | 40.2 V | 12.91 V (26.9%) | 1252.2 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 5.77 V (12.01%) | 42.2 V | 9.51 V (19.82%) | 922.7 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 4.57 V (9.51%) | 43.4 V | 7.53 V (15.69%) | 730.5 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 3.65 V (7.61%) | 44.3 V | 6.02 V (12.55%) | 584.4 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 2.96 V (6.17%) | 45.0 V | 4.88 V (10.18%) | 473.8 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 2.28 V (4.76%) | 45.7 V | 3.77 V (7.84%) | 365.2 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.83 V (3.8%) | 46.2 V | 3.01 V (6.28%) | 292.2 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.37 V (2.85%) | 46.6 V | 2.26 V (4.71%) | 219.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 160 Amp Cable Size at 80 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 160A at 80 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 400 mm² copper cable for 160A over 80m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.37V or 2.85%).
What is the power capacity of 160A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 160A at 48V supports 7.68 kW with a standard 160A circuit breaker.
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