30 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 30 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)10 mm²Drop: 0.64V (2.67%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)16 mm²Drop: 0.66V (2.76%)
Voltage at Load23.4 VLine Loss: 19.3 W
Max Power & Breaker0.72 kW30A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 30A 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 | 4.28 V (17.83%) | 19.7 V | 7.06 V (29.42%) | 128.4 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2.57 V (10.7%) | 21.4 V | 4.24 V (17.65%) | 77.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1.6 V (6.69%) | 22.4 V | 2.65 V (11.03%) | 48.1 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 1.07 V (4.46%) | 22.9 V | 1.76 V (7.35%) | 32.1 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 0.64 V (2.67%) | 23.4 V | 1.06 V (4.41%) | 19.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 0.4 V (1.67%) | 23.6 V | 0.66 V (2.76%) | 12.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 0.26 V (1.07%) | 23.7 V | 0.42 V (1.76%) | 7.7 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 0.18 V (0.76%) | 23.8 V | 0.3 V (1.26%) | 5.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 0.13 V (0.53%) | 23.9 V | 0.21 V (0.88%) | 3.9 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 0.09 V (0.38%) | 23.9 V | 0.15 V (0.63%) | 2.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 0.07 V (0.28%) | 23.9 V | 0.11 V (0.46%) | 2.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 0.05 V (0.22%) | 23.9 V | 0.09 V (0.37%) | 1.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 0.04 V (0.18%) | 24.0 V | 0.07 V (0.29%) | 1.3 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.03 V (0.14%) | 24.0 V | 0.06 V (0.24%) | 1.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.03 V (0.11%) | 24.0 V | 0.04 V (0.18%) | 0.8 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.02 V (0.09%) | 24.0 V | 0.04 V (0.15%) | 0.6 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.02 V (0.07%) | 24.0 V | 0.03 V (0.11%) | 0.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 30 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
What mm² cable size is required for 30A at 5 meters (24V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 10 mm² copper cable for 30A over 5m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.64V or 2.67%).
What is the power capacity of 30A at 24V?
At unity power factor, 30A at 24V supports 0.72 kW with a standard 30A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (24V)
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