20 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 20 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)120 mm²Drop: 1.25V (2.6%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)185 mm²Drop: 1.34V (2.78%)
Voltage at Load46.8 VLine Loss: 25.0 W
Max Power & Breaker0.96 kW20A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 20A 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 | 99.87 V (208.06%) | 0.0 V | 164.73 V (343.19%) | 1997.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 59.92 V (124.83%) | 0.0 V | 98.84 V (205.92%) | 1198.4 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 37.45 V (78.02%) | 10.6 V | 61.77 V (128.7%) | 749.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 24.97 V (52.01%) | 23.0 V | 41.18 V (85.8%) | 499.3 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 14.98 V (31.21%) | 33.0 V | 24.71 V (51.48%) | 299.6 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 9.36 V (19.51%) | 38.6 V | 15.44 V (32.17%) | 187.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 5.99 V (12.48%) | 42.0 V | 9.88 V (20.59%) | 119.8 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 4.28 V (8.92%) | 43.7 V | 7.06 V (14.71%) | 85.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 3.0 V (6.24%) | 45.0 V | 4.94 V (10.3%) | 59.9 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.14 V (4.46%) | 45.9 V | 3.53 V (7.35%) | 42.8 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.58 V (3.29%) | 46.4 V | 2.6 V (5.42%) | 31.5 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.25 V (2.6%) | 46.8 V | 2.06 V (4.29%) | 25.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.0 V (2.08%) | 47.0 V | 1.65 V (3.43%) | 20.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.81 V (1.69%) | 47.2 V | 1.34 V (2.78%) | 16.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.62 V (1.3%) | 47.4 V | 1.03 V (2.14%) | 12.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.5 V (1.04%) | 47.5 V | 0.82 V (1.72%) | 10.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.37 V (0.78%) | 47.6 V | 0.62 V (1.29%) | 7.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 20 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 20A at 175 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 120 mm² copper cable for 20A over 175m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.25V or 2.6%).
What is the power capacity of 20A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 20A at 48V supports 0.96 kW with a standard 20A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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