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

425 Amp Cable Size at 50 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 50 m (164.0 ft).

Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)4× 400 mm²Drop: 0.57V (2.37%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 3.75V (15.63%)
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 50m

Cross-Section (mm²)Cu AmpacityAl Ampacity Cu Voltage DropLoad VoltageAl Voltage DropPower LossStatus
1.5 mm²16 A12 A606.33 V (2526.39%)0.0 V1000.17 V (4167.36%)257691.7 WDrop High
2.5 mm²24 A18 A363.8 V (1515.83%)0.0 V600.1 V (2500.42%)154615.0 WDrop High
4 mm²32 A25 A227.37 V (947.4%)0.0 V375.06 V (1562.76%)96634.4 WDrop High
6 mm²41 A32 A151.58 V (631.6%)0.0 V250.04 V (1041.84%)64422.9 WDrop High
10 mm²57 A44 A90.95 V (378.96%)0.0 V150.03 V (625.1%)38653.7 WDrop High
16 mm²76 A59 A56.84 V (236.85%)0.0 V93.77 V (390.69%)24158.6 WDrop High
25 mm²101 A78 A36.38 V (151.58%)0.0 V60.01 V (250.04%)15461.5 WDrop High
35 mm²125 A97 A25.99 V (108.27%)0.0 V42.86 V (178.6%)11043.9 WDrop High
50 mm²151 A118 A18.19 V (75.79%)5.8 V30.0 V (125.02%)7730.7 WDrop High
70 mm²192 A150 A12.99 V (54.14%)11.0 V21.43 V (89.3%)5522.0 WDrop High
95 mm²232 A181 A9.57 V (39.89%)14.4 V15.79 V (65.8%)4068.8 WDrop High
120 mm²269 A210 A7.58 V (31.58%)16.4 V12.5 V (52.09%)3221.1 WDrop High
150 mm²309 A241 A6.06 V (25.26%)17.9 V10.0 V (41.67%)2576.9 WDrop High
185 mm²353 A275 A4.92 V (20.48%)19.1 V8.11 V (33.79%)2089.4 WDrop High
240 mm²415 A324 A3.79 V (15.79%)20.2 V6.25 V (26.05%)1610.6 WDrop High
300 mm²477 A372 A3.03 V (12.63%)21.0 V5.0 V (20.84%)1288.5 WDrop High
400 mm²570 A445 A2.27 V (9.47%)21.7 V3.75 V (15.63%)966.3 WDrop High

FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 50 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))

What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 50 meters (24V)?

According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 4× 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 50m 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.