425 Amp Cable Size at 20 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 425 A over 20 m (65.6 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)300 mm²Drop: 1.21V (2.53%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.5V (3.13%)
Voltage at Load46.8 VLine Loss: 515.4 W
Max Power & Breaker20.4 kW450A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A at 20m
| 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 | 242.53 V (505.28%) | 0.0 V | 400.07 V (833.47%) | 103076.7 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 145.52 V (303.17%) | 0.0 V | 240.04 V (500.08%) | 61846.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 90.95 V (189.48%) | 0.0 V | 150.03 V (312.55%) | 38653.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 60.63 V (126.32%) | 0.0 V | 100.02 V (208.37%) | 25769.2 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 36.38 V (75.79%) | 11.6 V | 60.01 V (125.02%) | 15461.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 22.74 V (47.37%) | 25.3 V | 37.51 V (78.14%) | 9663.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 14.55 V (30.32%) | 33.4 V | 24.0 V (50.01%) | 6184.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 10.39 V (21.65%) | 37.6 V | 17.15 V (35.72%) | 4417.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 7.28 V (15.16%) | 40.7 V | 12.0 V (25.0%) | 3092.3 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 5.2 V (10.83%) | 42.8 V | 8.57 V (17.86%) | 2208.8 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 3.83 V (7.98%) | 44.2 V | 6.32 V (13.16%) | 1627.5 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 3.03 V (6.32%) | 45.0 V | 5.0 V (10.42%) | 1288.5 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 2.43 V (5.05%) | 45.6 V | 4.0 V (8.33%) | 1030.8 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.97 V (4.1%) | 46.0 V | 3.24 V (6.76%) | 835.8 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 1.52 V (3.16%) | 46.5 V | 2.5 V (5.21%) | 644.2 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.21 V (2.53%) | 46.8 V | 2.0 V (4.17%) | 515.4 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.91 V (1.89%) | 47.1 V | 1.5 V (3.13%) | 386.5 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 20 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 20 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 300 mm² copper cable for 425A over 20m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.21V or 2.53%).
What is the power capacity of 425A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 425A at 48V supports 20.4 kW with a standard 450A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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