750 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 750 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.2V (0.83%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 0.66V (2.76%)
Voltage at Load23.8 VLine Loss: 150.4 W
Max Power & Breaker18.0 kW800A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 750A at 5m
| 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 | 107.0 V (445.83%) | 0.0 V | 176.5 V (735.42%) | 80250.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 64.2 V (267.5%) | 0.0 V | 105.9 V (441.25%) | 48150.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 40.12 V (167.19%) | 0.0 V | 66.19 V (275.78%) | 30093.8 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 26.75 V (111.46%) | 0.0 V | 44.12 V (183.85%) | 20062.5 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 16.05 V (66.88%) | 7.9 V | 26.47 V (110.31%) | 12037.5 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 10.03 V (41.8%) | 14.0 V | 16.55 V (68.95%) | 7523.4 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 6.42 V (26.75%) | 17.6 V | 10.59 V (44.12%) | 4815.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 4.59 V (19.11%) | 19.4 V | 7.56 V (31.52%) | 3439.3 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 3.21 V (13.38%) | 20.8 V | 5.29 V (22.06%) | 2407.5 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.29 V (9.55%) | 21.7 V | 3.78 V (15.76%) | 1719.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 1.69 V (7.04%) | 22.3 V | 2.79 V (11.61%) | 1267.1 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.34 V (5.57%) | 22.7 V | 2.21 V (9.19%) | 1003.1 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.07 V (4.46%) | 22.9 V | 1.76 V (7.35%) | 802.5 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 0.87 V (3.61%) | 23.1 V | 1.43 V (5.96%) | 650.7 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.67 V (2.79%) | 23.3 V | 1.1 V (4.6%) | 501.6 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.53 V (2.23%) | 23.5 V | 0.88 V (3.68%) | 401.2 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.4 V (1.67%) | 23.6 V | 0.66 V (2.76%) | 300.9 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 750 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
What mm² cable size is required for 750A at 5 meters (24V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 2× 400 mm² copper cable for 750A over 5m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.2V or 0.83%).
What is the power capacity of 750A at 24V?
At unity power factor, 750A at 24V supports 18.0 kW with a standard 800A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (24V)
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