325 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 325 A over 15 m (49.2 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)185 mm²Drop: 1.13V (2.35%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 1.15V (2.39%)
Voltage at Load46.9 VLine Loss: 366.5 W
Max Power & Breaker15.6 kW350A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 325A at 15m
| 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 | 139.1 V (289.79%) | 0.0 V | 229.45 V (478.02%) | 45207.5 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 83.46 V (173.88%) | 0.0 V | 137.67 V (286.81%) | 27124.5 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 52.16 V (108.67%) | 0.0 V | 86.04 V (179.26%) | 16952.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 34.77 V (72.45%) | 13.2 V | 57.36 V (119.51%) | 11301.9 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 20.87 V (43.47%) | 27.1 V | 34.42 V (71.7%) | 6781.1 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 13.04 V (27.17%) | 35.0 V | 21.51 V (44.81%) | 4238.2 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 8.35 V (17.39%) | 39.7 V | 13.77 V (28.68%) | 2712.5 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 5.96 V (12.42%) | 42.0 V | 9.83 V (20.49%) | 1937.5 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 4.17 V (8.69%) | 43.8 V | 6.88 V (14.34%) | 1356.2 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.98 V (6.21%) | 45.0 V | 4.92 V (10.24%) | 968.7 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 2.2 V (4.58%) | 45.8 V | 3.62 V (7.55%) | 713.8 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.74 V (3.62%) | 46.3 V | 2.87 V (5.98%) | 565.1 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.39 V (2.9%) | 46.6 V | 2.29 V (4.78%) | 452.1 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.13 V (2.35%) | 46.9 V | 1.86 V (3.88%) | 366.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.87 V (1.81%) | 47.1 V | 1.43 V (2.99%) | 282.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.7 V (1.45%) | 47.3 V | 1.15 V (2.39%) | 226.0 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.52 V (1.09%) | 47.5 V | 0.86 V (1.79%) | 169.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 325 Amp Cable Size at 15 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 325A at 15 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 185 mm² copper cable for 325A over 15m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.13V or 2.35%).
What is the power capacity of 325A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 325A at 48V supports 15.6 kW with a standard 350A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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