175 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 175 A over 150 m (492.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 1.41V (2.92%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 4.63V (9.65%)
Voltage at Load46.6 VLine Loss: 245.8 W
Max Power & Breaker8.4 kW175A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 175A at 150m
| 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 | 749.0 V (1560.42%) | 0.0 V | 1235.5 V (2573.96%) | 131075.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 449.4 V (936.25%) | 0.0 V | 741.3 V (1544.38%) | 78645.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 280.88 V (585.16%) | 0.0 V | 463.31 V (965.23%) | 49153.1 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 187.25 V (390.1%) | 0.0 V | 308.88 V (643.49%) | 32768.8 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 112.35 V (234.06%) | 0.0 V | 185.32 V (386.09%) | 19661.2 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 70.22 V (146.29%) | 0.0 V | 115.83 V (241.31%) | 12288.3 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 44.94 V (93.62%) | 3.1 V | 74.13 V (154.44%) | 7864.5 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 32.1 V (66.87%) | 15.9 V | 52.95 V (110.31%) | 5617.5 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 22.47 V (46.81%) | 25.5 V | 37.06 V (77.22%) | 3932.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 16.05 V (33.44%) | 32.0 V | 26.47 V (55.16%) | 2808.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 11.83 V (24.64%) | 36.2 V | 19.51 V (40.64%) | 2069.6 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 9.36 V (19.51%) | 38.6 V | 15.44 V (32.17%) | 1638.4 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 7.49 V (15.6%) | 40.5 V | 12.35 V (25.74%) | 1310.8 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 6.07 V (12.65%) | 41.9 V | 10.02 V (20.87%) | 1062.8 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 4.68 V (9.75%) | 43.3 V | 7.72 V (16.09%) | 819.2 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 3.74 V (7.8%) | 44.3 V | 6.18 V (12.87%) | 655.4 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 2.81 V (5.85%) | 45.2 V | 4.63 V (9.65%) | 491.5 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 175 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 175A at 150 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 175A over 150m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.41V or 2.92%).
What is the power capacity of 175A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 175A at 48V supports 8.4 kW with a standard 175A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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