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⚡ IEC 60364-5-52 · DIN VDE · NEK 400 · SS 436 40 00

425 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))

IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 425 A over 25 m (82.0 ft).

Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.57V (2.37%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.88V (7.81%)
Voltage at Load23.4 VLine Loss: 241.6 W
Max Power & Breaker10.2 kW450A MCB/MCCB

IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A at 25m

Cross-Section (mm²)Cu AmpacityAl Ampacity Cu Voltage DropLoad VoltageAl Voltage DropPower LossStatus
1.5 mm²16 A12 A303.17 V (1263.19%)0.0 V500.08 V (2083.68%)128845.8 WDrop High
2.5 mm²24 A18 A181.9 V (757.92%)0.0 V300.05 V (1250.21%)77307.5 WDrop High
4 mm²32 A25 A113.69 V (473.7%)0.0 V187.53 V (781.38%)48317.2 WDrop High
6 mm²41 A32 A75.79 V (315.8%)0.0 V125.02 V (520.92%)32211.5 WDrop High
10 mm²57 A44 A45.47 V (189.48%)0.0 V75.01 V (312.55%)19326.9 WDrop High
16 mm²76 A59 A28.42 V (118.42%)0.0 V46.88 V (195.35%)12079.3 WDrop High
25 mm²101 A78 A18.19 V (75.79%)5.8 V30.0 V (125.02%)7730.7 WDrop High
35 mm²125 A97 A12.99 V (54.14%)11.0 V21.43 V (89.3%)5522.0 WDrop High
50 mm²151 A118 A9.09 V (37.9%)14.9 V15.0 V (62.51%)3865.4 WDrop High
70 mm²192 A150 A6.5 V (27.07%)17.5 V10.72 V (44.65%)2761.0 WDrop High
95 mm²232 A181 A4.79 V (19.95%)19.2 V7.9 V (32.9%)2034.4 WDrop High
120 mm²269 A210 A3.79 V (15.79%)20.2 V6.25 V (26.05%)1610.6 WDrop High
150 mm²309 A241 A3.03 V (12.63%)21.0 V5.0 V (20.84%)1288.5 WDrop High
185 mm²353 A275 A2.46 V (10.24%)21.5 V4.05 V (16.89%)1044.7 WDrop High
240 mm²415 A324 A1.89 V (7.89%)22.1 V3.13 V (13.02%)805.3 WDrop High
300 mm²477 A372 A1.52 V (6.32%)22.5 V2.5 V (10.42%)644.2 WDrop High
400 mm²570 A445 A1.14 V (4.74%)22.9 V1.88 V (7.81%)483.2 W~ ≤5%

FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))

What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 25 meters (24V)?

According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 25m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.57V or 2.37%).

What is the power capacity of 425A at 24V?

At unity power factor, 425A at 24V supports 10.2 kW with a standard 450A circuit breaker.