800 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 800 A over 175 m (574.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)21× 400 mm²Drop: 0.71V (2.97%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 24.71V (102.96%)
Voltage at Load23.3 VLine Loss: 570.7 W
Max Power & Breaker19.2 kW800A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 800A 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 | 3994.67 V (16644.44%) | 0.0 V | 6589.33 V (27455.56%) | 3195733.3 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2396.8 V (9986.67%) | 0.0 V | 3953.6 V (16473.33%) | 1917440.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1498.0 V (6241.67%) | 0.0 V | 2471.0 V (10295.83%) | 1198400.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 998.67 V (4161.11%) | 0.0 V | 1647.33 V (6863.89%) | 798933.3 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 599.2 V (2496.67%) | 0.0 V | 988.4 V (4118.33%) | 479360.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 374.5 V (1560.42%) | 0.0 V | 617.75 V (2573.96%) | 299600.0 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 239.68 V (998.67%) | 0.0 V | 395.36 V (1647.33%) | 191744.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 171.2 V (713.33%) | 0.0 V | 282.4 V (1176.67%) | 136960.0 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 119.84 V (499.33%) | 0.0 V | 197.68 V (823.67%) | 95872.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 85.6 V (356.67%) | 0.0 V | 141.2 V (588.33%) | 68480.0 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 63.07 V (262.81%) | 0.0 V | 104.04 V (433.51%) | 50458.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 49.93 V (208.06%) | 0.0 V | 82.37 V (343.19%) | 39946.7 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 39.95 V (166.44%) | 0.0 V | 65.89 V (274.56%) | 31957.3 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 32.39 V (134.95%) | 0.0 V | 53.43 V (222.61%) | 25911.4 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 24.97 V (104.03%) | 0.0 V | 41.18 V (171.6%) | 19973.3 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 19.97 V (83.22%) | 4.0 V | 32.95 V (137.28%) | 15978.7 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 14.98 V (62.42%) | 9.0 V | 24.71 V (102.96%) | 11984.0 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 800 Amp Cable Size at 175 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
What mm² cable size is required for 800A at 175 meters (24V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 21× 400 mm² copper cable for 800A over 175m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.71V or 2.97%).
What is the power capacity of 800A at 24V?
At unity power factor, 800A at 24V supports 19.2 kW with a standard 800A circuit breaker.
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