375 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 375 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)5× 400 mm²Drop: 1.4V (2.93%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 11.58V (24.13%)
Voltage at Load46.6 VLine Loss: 526.6 W
Max Power & Breaker18.0 kW400A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 375A 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 | 1872.5 V (3901.04%) | 0.0 V | 3088.75 V (6434.9%) | 702187.5 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1123.5 V (2340.62%) | 0.0 V | 1853.25 V (3860.94%) | 421312.5 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 702.19 V (1462.89%) | 0.0 V | 1158.28 V (2413.09%) | 263320.3 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 468.12 V (975.26%) | 0.0 V | 772.19 V (1608.72%) | 175546.9 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 280.87 V (585.16%) | 0.0 V | 463.31 V (965.23%) | 105328.1 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 175.55 V (365.72%) | 0.0 V | 289.57 V (603.27%) | 65830.1 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 112.35 V (234.06%) | 0.0 V | 185.32 V (386.09%) | 42131.2 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 80.25 V (167.19%) | 0.0 V | 132.38 V (275.78%) | 30093.7 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 56.17 V (117.03%) | 0.0 V | 92.66 V (193.05%) | 21065.6 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 40.12 V (83.59%) | 7.9 V | 66.19 V (137.89%) | 15046.9 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 29.57 V (61.6%) | 18.4 V | 48.77 V (101.6%) | 11087.2 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 23.41 V (48.76%) | 24.6 V | 38.61 V (80.44%) | 8777.3 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 18.72 V (39.01%) | 29.3 V | 30.89 V (64.35%) | 7021.9 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 15.18 V (31.63%) | 32.8 V | 25.04 V (52.17%) | 5693.4 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 11.7 V (24.38%) | 36.3 V | 19.3 V (40.22%) | 4388.7 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 9.36 V (19.51%) | 38.6 V | 15.44 V (32.17%) | 3510.9 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 7.02 V (14.63%) | 41.0 V | 11.58 V (24.13%) | 2633.2 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 375 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 375A at 175 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 5× 400 mm² copper cable for 375A over 175m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.4V or 2.93%).
What is the power capacity of 375A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 375A at 48V supports 18.0 kW with a standard 400A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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