425 Amp Cable Size at 60 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 60 m (196.9 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 1.36V (2.84%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 4.5V (9.38%)
Voltage at Load46.6 VLine Loss: 579.8 W
Max Power & Breaker20.4 kW450A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 425A at 60m
| 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 | 727.6 V (1515.83%) | 0.0 V | 1200.2 V (2500.42%) | 309230.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 436.56 V (909.5%) | 0.0 V | 720.12 V (1500.25%) | 185538.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 272.85 V (568.44%) | 0.0 V | 450.07 V (937.66%) | 115961.2 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 181.9 V (378.96%) | 0.0 V | 300.05 V (625.1%) | 77307.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 109.14 V (227.38%) | 0.0 V | 180.03 V (375.06%) | 46384.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 68.21 V (142.11%) | 0.0 V | 112.52 V (234.41%) | 28990.3 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 43.66 V (90.95%) | 4.3 V | 72.01 V (150.02%) | 18553.8 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 31.18 V (64.96%) | 16.8 V | 51.44 V (107.16%) | 13252.7 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 21.83 V (45.48%) | 26.2 V | 36.01 V (75.01%) | 9276.9 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 15.59 V (32.48%) | 32.4 V | 25.72 V (53.58%) | 6626.4 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 11.49 V (23.93%) | 36.5 V | 18.95 V (39.48%) | 4882.6 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 9.09 V (18.95%) | 38.9 V | 15.0 V (31.26%) | 3865.4 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 7.28 V (15.16%) | 40.7 V | 12.0 V (25.0%) | 3092.3 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 5.9 V (12.29%) | 42.1 V | 9.73 V (20.27%) | 2507.3 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 4.55 V (9.47%) | 43.5 V | 7.5 V (15.63%) | 1932.7 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 3.64 V (7.58%) | 44.4 V | 6.0 V (12.5%) | 1546.2 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 2.73 V (5.68%) | 45.3 V | 4.5 V (9.38%) | 1159.6 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 425 Amp Cable Size at 60 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 425A at 60 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 425A over 60m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.36V or 2.84%).
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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