425 Amp Cable Size at 25 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 25 m (82.0 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.14V (2.37%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.88V (3.91%)
Voltage at Load46.9 VLine Loss: 483.2 W
Max Power & Breaker20.4 kW450A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A at 25m
| 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 | 303.17 V (631.6%) | 0.0 V | 500.08 V (1041.84%) | 128845.8 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 181.9 V (378.96%) | 0.0 V | 300.05 V (625.1%) | 77307.5 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 113.69 V (236.85%) | 0.0 V | 187.53 V (390.69%) | 48317.2 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 75.79 V (157.9%) | 0.0 V | 125.02 V (260.46%) | 32211.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 45.47 V (94.74%) | 2.5 V | 75.01 V (156.28%) | 19326.9 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 28.42 V (59.21%) | 19.6 V | 46.88 V (97.67%) | 12079.3 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 18.19 V (37.9%) | 29.8 V | 30.0 V (62.51%) | 7730.7 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 12.99 V (27.07%) | 35.0 V | 21.43 V (44.65%) | 5522.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 9.09 V (18.95%) | 38.9 V | 15.0 V (31.26%) | 3865.4 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 6.5 V (13.53%) | 41.5 V | 10.72 V (22.33%) | 2761.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 4.79 V (9.97%) | 43.2 V | 7.9 V (16.45%) | 2034.4 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 3.79 V (7.89%) | 44.2 V | 6.25 V (13.02%) | 1610.6 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 3.03 V (6.32%) | 45.0 V | 5.0 V (10.42%) | 1288.5 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 2.46 V (5.12%) | 45.5 V | 4.05 V (8.45%) | 1044.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 1.89 V (3.95%) | 46.1 V | 3.13 V (6.51%) | 805.3 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 1.52 V (3.16%) | 46.5 V | 2.5 V (5.21%) | 644.2 W | ~ ≤5% |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 1.14 V (2.37%) | 46.9 V | 1.88 V (3.91%) | 483.2 W | ✓ OK (≤3%) |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 25 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 25 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 25m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.14V or 2.37%).
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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