DC Cable Sizing Calculator

The size of DC cabling you use with your solar panel array or wind turbine system is very important. If cable of
too thin a diameter is used, this can lead to heating of the wire. At best, this can seriously impact efficiency
through wasted energy and at worst, it can cause a fire and other damage to your system.
 
Our DC cable sizing tool will help ensure you select the right cable for your application. Please choose the
voltage of your system, the number of amps and the length of cable required.
 
Cable size recommendations (mm2)
 Select the voltage of your system:
 
 Number of Amps: A
12 Volt DC
Length of cable required: m
24 Volt DC
48 Volt DC
System voltage 48 V
Amps entered: 5A
Length entered: 25 m
The cable cross-section should be at least 2.2875 mm2.*
Maximum Fuse Size Recommendation
  Cable Max Fuse /
Size Breaker Size
6mm 25amps
16mm 70amps
25mm 90amps
32mm 110amps
50mm 150amps
 
* Information above is based on your inputs and is a a guide as to the size cabling required. You can select from
a large range of cabling here, or consult an GreenerEnergy.ca expert for more detailed information. We also
offer cable and wire size conversion charts below.
Wiring/cabling size conversion charts
 
It's amazing how crucial correct wire sizing is in a wind turbine or solar power system! If your cable is too thin,
it can severely impact the performance and even be a safety issue!
 
Buy discount cable and wiring online or try our DC cable sizing calculator!
 
Using wire that is of insufficient diameter between your solar panels and solar regulator can cause excess heat
generation. This is not only wasted electricity (also known as line loss), but is a fire hazard. Undersized cable
used between the deep cycle battery and your appliances can cause symptoms such as lights dimming and
unexpected equipment shutdowns. 
 
It's incredibly important not to skimp on your wiring in your solar energy system. If you buy undersized or poor
quality wiring, you'll likely be replacing it very soon; so cheap wire can actually cost you more in the long run.
 
Calculating wiring size
 
If you're not sure what wire size you need, try our DC cable sizing calculator - based on your input of how
many amps will be running over what distance,  the calculator will provide you with a guide in mm2, which is a
cross-sectional measurement and the sizing we use for cabling available in our online store. Note that this is a
very different measurement to standard millimetre diameter. If you need to convert from that standard to
another standard such as AWG, inch or millimetre diameter, you can use the conversion chart below.
 
Wire size conversion
 
MM2 MM diameter AWG Inch Diameter
4.17 2.30 11 0.0907
5.26 2.59 10 0.1019
6.63 2.91 9 0.1144
8.36 3.26 8 0.1285
10.55 3.67 7 0.1443
13.29 4.11 6 0.162
16.76 4.62 5 0.1819
21.14 5.19 4 0.2043
26.65 5.83 3 0.2294
33.61 6.54 2 0.2576
42.39 7.35 1 0.2893
53.46 8.25 0 0.3249
67.40 9.27 00 0.3648
84.97 10.40 000 0.4096
107.16 11.68 0000 0.46
 
GreenerEnergy.ca offers a full range of quality cabling, multicontact cable and accessories at discount prices!
 
If you need further assistance in determining your wiring needs, please don't hesitate in contacting our friendly
team.
Additional notes about your application:

Thank you

Thank you very much for taking the time to fill in this quotation form, it will help to process your quote in an
efficient and personalised manner.
Now that you have completed this form please attach any available photographs, site plans, etc you feel will
help us process your quotation. Where applicable please mark your proposed position of the turbine(s) and solar
system(s).

Please save and return the completed form and other documentation either by email or post.
Email: info@livenergysolutions.com
If the relevant information has been provided we should be able to provide a quotation within one week of
receipt of the completed form. We may need to contact you to confirm any details you have been unable to
provide and perhaps arrange a site visit, in which case it could take a little longer. We look forward to working
with you in the future.

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