25 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 25 A over 25 m (82.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)25 mm²Drop: 1.07V (2.23%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)35 mm²Drop: 1.26V (2.63%)
Voltage at Load46.9 VLine Loss: 26.7 W
Max Power & Breaker1.2 kW25A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 25A at 25m
| 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 | 17.83 V (37.15%) | 30.2 V | 29.42 V (61.28%) | 445.8 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 10.7 V (22.29%) | 37.3 V | 17.65 V (36.77%) | 267.5 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 6.69 V (13.93%) | 41.3 V | 11.03 V (22.98%) | 167.2 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 4.46 V (9.29%) | 43.5 V | 7.35 V (15.32%) | 111.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 2.67 V (5.57%) | 45.3 V | 4.41 V (9.19%) | 66.9 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 1.67 V (3.48%) | 46.3 V | 2.76 V (5.75%) | 41.8 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 1.07 V (2.23%) | 46.9 V | 1.76 V (3.68%) | 26.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.76 V (1.59%) | 47.2 V | 1.26 V (2.63%) | 19.1 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.53 V (1.11%) | 47.5 V | 0.88 V (1.84%) | 13.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.38 V (0.8%) | 47.6 V | 0.63 V (1.31%) | 9.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.28 V (0.59%) | 47.7 V | 0.46 V (0.97%) | 7.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.22 V (0.46%) | 47.8 V | 0.37 V (0.77%) | 5.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.18 V (0.37%) | 47.8 V | 0.29 V (0.61%) | 4.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.14 V (0.3%) | 47.9 V | 0.24 V (0.5%) | 3.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.11 V (0.23%) | 47.9 V | 0.18 V (0.38%) | 2.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.09 V (0.19%) | 47.9 V | 0.15 V (0.31%) | 2.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.07 V (0.14%) | 47.9 V | 0.11 V (0.23%) | 1.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 25 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 25A at 25 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 25 mm² copper cable for 25A over 25m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.07V or 2.23%).
What is the power capacity of 25A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 25A at 48V supports 1.2 kW with a standard 25A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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