175 Amp Cable Size at 5 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 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)70 mm²Drop: 0.54V (1.11%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)95 mm²Drop: 0.65V (1.35%)
Voltage at Load47.5 VLine Loss: 93.6 W
Max Power & Breaker8.4 kW175A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 175A 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 | 24.97 V (52.01%) | 23.0 V | 41.18 V (85.8%) | 4369.2 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 14.98 V (31.21%) | 33.0 V | 24.71 V (51.48%) | 2621.5 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 9.36 V (19.51%) | 38.6 V | 15.44 V (32.17%) | 1638.4 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 6.24 V (13.0%) | 41.8 V | 10.3 V (21.45%) | 1092.3 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 3.74 V (7.8%) | 44.3 V | 6.18 V (12.87%) | 655.4 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 2.34 V (4.88%) | 45.7 V | 3.86 V (8.04%) | 409.6 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1.5 V (3.12%) | 46.5 V | 2.47 V (5.15%) | 262.1 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 1.07 V (2.23%) | 46.9 V | 1.76 V (3.68%) | 187.2 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.75 V (1.56%) | 47.3 V | 1.24 V (2.57%) | 131.1 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.54 V (1.11%) | 47.5 V | 0.88 V (1.84%) | 93.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.39 V (0.82%) | 47.6 V | 0.65 V (1.35%) | 69.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.31 V (0.65%) | 47.7 V | 0.51 V (1.07%) | 54.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.25 V (0.52%) | 47.8 V | 0.41 V (0.86%) | 43.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.2 V (0.42%) | 47.8 V | 0.33 V (0.7%) | 35.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.16 V (0.33%) | 47.8 V | 0.26 V (0.54%) | 27.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.12 V (0.26%) | 47.9 V | 0.21 V (0.43%) | 21.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.09 V (0.2%) | 47.9 V | 0.15 V (0.32%) | 16.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 175 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 175A at 5 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 70 mm² copper cable for 175A over 5m at 48V (voltage drop: 0.54V or 1.11%).
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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