Infrastructure Engineering
Cable Distance Tool
Find maximum signal transport distances for HDMI, HDBaseT, fiber, CAT6, SDI, USB, and AV-over-IP infrastructure.
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4K@60Hz 4:4:4
Use certified premium high-speed HDMI cable.
16ft
5 m
4K@60Hz 4:4:4
Fiber-based active HDMI. Directional — verify source/display ends.
328ft
100 m
4K@60Hz 4:2:0
4:2:0 chroma subsampling allows longer passive runs.
33ft
10 m
8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz
Limited passive distance. Use fiber for longer runs.
10ft
3 m
4K@60Hz 4:2:0
Requires shielded CAT6A for 4K. Supports PoC, IR, RS-232.
328ft
100 m
4K@60Hz 4:4:4
Uncompressed 4K 4:4:4 over CAT6A. Bi-directional USB support.
328ft
100 m
1080p@60Hz
Standard broadcast infrastructure. Belden 1694A recommended.
328ft
100 m
4K@60Hz
Use Belden 4694R or equivalent for 12G-SDI.
197ft
60 m
4K@60Hz
SFP+ transceivers required. Excellent for long campus runs.
32,808ft
10,000 m
Data / 5Gbps
Use active extender or USB-over-IP for longer distances.
10ft
3 m
Data / 480Mbps
For basic peripherals. Use USB extenders over CAT for conference rooms.
16ft
5 m
Data / 480Mbps
Active USB extender pair required.
164ft
50 m
4K@60Hz (compressed)
Visually lossless compression. Works on standard network switches.
328ft
100 m
4K@60Hz 4:4:4
Uncompressed or light compression. Requires 10G network infrastructure.
328ft
100 m
Up to 512 channels
Standard Ethernet. Redundant network recommended.
328ft
100 m
10Gbps
OM4 extends to 400m at 10Gbps. Use for in-building backbone runs.
984ft
300 m
10Gbps+
Campus and inter-building connectivity. Future-proof infrastructure.
32,808ft
10,000 m
Engineering Notes
- • All distances are maximum rated — actual performance depends on cable quality, termination, and environment.
- • For structured cabling, always use plenum-rated cable in air handling spaces per NEC code.
- • Fiber is recommended for any run exceeding 100m or between buildings.
- • AV-over-IP solutions offer the most flexibility for large-scale installations.
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