600 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 600 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)8× 400 mm²Drop: 1.4V (2.93%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 18.53V (38.61%)
Voltage at Load46.6 VLine Loss: 842.6 W
Max Power & Breaker28.8 kW600A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 600A at 175m
| 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 | 2996.0 V (6241.67%) | 0.0 V | 4942.0 V (10295.83%) | 1797600.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 1797.6 V (3745.0%) | 0.0 V | 2965.2 V (6177.5%) | 1078560.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1123.5 V (2340.62%) | 0.0 V | 1853.25 V (3860.94%) | 674100.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 749.0 V (1560.42%) | 0.0 V | 1235.5 V (2573.96%) | 449400.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 449.4 V (936.25%) | 0.0 V | 741.3 V (1544.37%) | 269640.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 280.88 V (585.16%) | 0.0 V | 463.31 V (965.23%) | 168525.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 179.76 V (374.5%) | 0.0 V | 296.52 V (617.75%) | 107856.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 128.4 V (267.5%) | 0.0 V | 211.8 V (441.25%) | 77040.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 89.88 V (187.25%) | 0.0 V | 148.26 V (308.87%) | 53928.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 64.2 V (133.75%) | 0.0 V | 105.9 V (220.62%) | 38520.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 47.31 V (98.55%) | 0.7 V | 78.03 V (162.57%) | 28383.2 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 37.45 V (78.02%) | 10.6 V | 61.77 V (128.7%) | 22470.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 29.96 V (62.42%) | 18.0 V | 49.42 V (102.96%) | 17976.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 24.29 V (50.61%) | 23.7 V | 40.07 V (83.48%) | 14575.1 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 18.72 V (39.01%) | 29.3 V | 30.89 V (64.35%) | 11235.0 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 14.98 V (31.21%) | 33.0 V | 24.71 V (51.48%) | 8988.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 11.23 V (23.41%) | 36.8 V | 18.53 V (38.61%) | 6741.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 600 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 600A at 175 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 8× 400 mm² copper cable for 600A over 175m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.4V or 2.93%).
What is the power capacity of 600A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 600A at 48V supports 28.8 kW with a standard 600A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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