900 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
IEC 60364-5-52 metric conductor sizing (mm²), voltage drop, and power loss calculation for 900 A over 150 m (492.1 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)11× 400 mm²Drop: 1.31V (2.74%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 23.83V (49.64%)
Voltage at Load46.7 VLine Loss: 1181.9 W
Max Power & Breaker43.2 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A at 150m
| 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 | 3852.0 V (8025.0%) | 0.0 V | 6354.0 V (13237.5%) | 3466800.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 2311.2 V (4815.0%) | 0.0 V | 3812.4 V (7942.5%) | 2080080.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 1444.5 V (3009.38%) | 0.0 V | 2382.75 V (4964.06%) | 1300050.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 963.0 V (2006.25%) | 0.0 V | 1588.5 V (3309.38%) | 866700.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 577.8 V (1203.75%) | 0.0 V | 953.1 V (1985.62%) | 520020.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 361.12 V (752.34%) | 0.0 V | 595.69 V (1241.02%) | 325012.5 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 231.12 V (481.5%) | 0.0 V | 381.24 V (794.25%) | 208008.0 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 165.09 V (343.93%) | 0.0 V | 272.31 V (567.32%) | 148577.1 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 115.56 V (240.75%) | 0.0 V | 190.62 V (397.12%) | 104004.0 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 82.54 V (171.96%) | 0.0 V | 136.16 V (283.66%) | 74288.6 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 60.82 V (126.71%) | 0.0 V | 100.33 V (209.01%) | 54738.9 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 48.15 V (100.31%) | 0.0 V | 79.42 V (165.47%) | 43335.0 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 38.52 V (80.25%) | 9.5 V | 63.54 V (132.38%) | 34668.0 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 31.23 V (65.07%) | 16.8 V | 51.52 V (107.33%) | 28109.2 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 24.07 V (50.16%) | 23.9 V | 39.71 V (82.73%) | 21667.5 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 19.26 V (40.12%) | 28.7 V | 31.77 V (66.19%) | 17334.0 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 14.44 V (30.09%) | 33.6 V | 23.83 V (49.64%) | 13000.5 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 150 Meters (48V DC (LiFePO4 Battery Bank / Telecom))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A at 150 meters (48V)?
According to IEC 60364-5-52 ampacity and the 3% maximum voltage drop standard, you need 11× 400 mm² copper cable for 900A over 150m at 48V (voltage drop: 1.31V or 2.74%).
What is the power capacity of 900A at 48V?
At unity power factor, 900A at 48V supports 43.2 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (48V)
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