900 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 900 A over 5 m (16.4 ft).
Copper Cable (≤3% Drop)2× 400 mm²Drop: 0.24V (1.0%)
Aluminum Cable (≤3% Drop)400 mm²Drop: 0.79V (3.31%)
Voltage at Load23.8 VLine Loss: 216.7 W
Max Power & Breaker21.6 kW1000A MCB/MCCB
IEC 60364 Cable Cross-Section Table (1.5 mm² – 400 mm²) for 900A 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 | 128.4 V (535.0%) | 0.0 V | 211.8 V (882.5%) | 115560.0 W | Drop High |
| 2.5 mm² | 24 A | 18 A | 77.04 V (321.0%) | 0.0 V | 127.08 V (529.5%) | 69336.0 W | Drop High |
| 4 mm² | 32 A | 25 A | 48.15 V (200.62%) | 0.0 V | 79.42 V (330.94%) | 43335.0 W | Drop High |
| 6 mm² | 41 A | 32 A | 32.1 V (133.75%) | 0.0 V | 52.95 V (220.62%) | 28890.0 W | Drop High |
| 10 mm² | 57 A | 44 A | 19.26 V (80.25%) | 4.7 V | 31.77 V (132.38%) | 17334.0 W | Drop High |
| 16 mm² | 76 A | 59 A | 12.04 V (50.16%) | 12.0 V | 19.86 V (82.73%) | 10833.8 W | Drop High |
| 25 mm² | 101 A | 78 A | 7.7 V (32.1%) | 16.3 V | 12.71 V (52.95%) | 6933.6 W | Drop High |
| 35 mm² | 125 A | 97 A | 5.5 V (22.93%) | 18.5 V | 9.08 V (37.82%) | 4952.6 W | Drop High |
| 50 mm² | 151 A | 118 A | 3.85 V (16.05%) | 20.1 V | 6.35 V (26.47%) | 3466.8 W | Drop High |
| 70 mm² | 192 A | 150 A | 2.75 V (11.46%) | 21.2 V | 4.54 V (18.91%) | 2476.3 W | Drop High |
| 95 mm² | 232 A | 181 A | 2.03 V (8.45%) | 22.0 V | 3.34 V (13.93%) | 1824.6 W | Drop High |
| 120 mm² | 269 A | 210 A | 1.6 V (6.69%) | 22.4 V | 2.65 V (11.03%) | 1444.5 W | Drop High |
| 150 mm² | 309 A | 241 A | 1.28 V (5.35%) | 22.7 V | 2.12 V (8.82%) | 1155.6 W | Drop High |
| 185 mm² | 353 A | 275 A | 1.04 V (4.34%) | 23.0 V | 1.72 V (7.16%) | 937.0 W | Drop High |
| 240 mm² | 415 A | 324 A | 0.8 V (3.34%) | 23.2 V | 1.32 V (5.52%) | 722.2 W | Drop High |
| 300 mm² | 477 A | 372 A | 0.64 V (2.67%) | 23.4 V | 1.06 V (4.41%) | 577.8 W | Drop High |
| 400 mm² | 570 A | 445 A | 0.48 V (2.01%) | 23.5 V | 0.79 V (3.31%) | 433.4 W | Drop High |
FAQ — 900 Amp Cable Size at 5 Meters (24V DC (Off-Grid Solar / Industrial Control))
What mm² cable size is required for 900A 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 900A over 5m at 24V (voltage drop: 0.24V or 1.0%).
What is the power capacity of 900A at 24V?
At unity power factor, 900A at 24V supports 21.6 kW with a standard 1000A circuit breaker.
Related Lengths & Currents (24V)
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