600 Amp Cable Size at 10 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 600 A over 10 m (32.8 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.32V (1.33%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 1.06V (4.41%)
Voltage at Load23.7 VLine Loss: 192.6 W
Max Power & Breaker14.4 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 600A at 10m
| 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 | 171.2 V (713.33%) | 0.0 V | 282.4 V (1176.67%) | 102720.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 102.72 V (428.0%) | 0.0 V | 169.44 V (706.0%) | 61632.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 64.2 V (267.5%) | 0.0 V | 105.9 V (441.25%) | 38520.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 42.8 V (178.33%) | 0.0 V | 70.6 V (294.17%) | 25680.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 25.68 V (107.0%) | 0.0 V | 42.36 V (176.5%) | 15408.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 16.05 V (66.88%) | 7.9 V | 26.47 V (110.31%) | 9630.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 10.27 V (42.8%) | 13.7 V | 16.94 V (70.6%) | 6163.2 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 7.34 V (30.57%) | 16.7 V | 12.1 V (50.43%) | 4402.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 5.14 V (21.4%) | 18.9 V | 8.47 V (35.3%) | 3081.6 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 3.67 V (15.29%) | 20.3 V | 6.05 V (25.21%) | 2201.1 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 2.7 V (11.26%) | 21.3 V | 4.46 V (18.58%) | 1621.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 2.14 V (8.92%) | 21.9 V | 3.53 V (14.71%) | 1284.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.71 V (7.13%) | 22.3 V | 2.82 V (11.77%) | 1027.2 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.39 V (5.78%) | 22.6 V | 2.29 V (9.54%) | 832.9 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 1.07 V (4.46%) | 22.9 V | 1.76 V (7.35%) | 642.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.86 V (3.57%) | 23.1 V | 1.41 V (5.88%) | 513.6 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.64 V (2.67%) | 23.4 V | 1.06 V (4.41%) | 385.2 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 600 Amp Cable Size at 10 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
What mm² cable size is required for 600A at 10 meters (24V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 600A over 10m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.32V or 1.33%).
What is the power capacity of 600A at 24V?
At unity power factor, 600A at 24V supports 14.4 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (24V)
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