Three Phase Current Calculator Amps Volts to kW

Three Phase Power Formula:

\[ kW = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times V \times I \times PF}{1000} \]

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1. Three Phase Power Calculation

The three-phase power calculator converts between current (amps), voltage (volts), and power (kilowatts) in balanced three-phase electrical systems. This is essential for electrical engineering, power distribution, and industrial applications.

2. Understanding the Formula

The calculator uses the three-phase power formula:

\[ kW = \frac{\sqrt{3} \times V \times I \times PF}{1000} \]

Where:

\( V \) — Line-to-line voltage (volts)
\( I \) — Current (amperes)
\( PF \) — Power factor (unitless, 0 to 1)
\( \sqrt{3} \) — Constant for three-phase systems (≈1.732)
1000 — Conversion factor from watts to kilowatts

Explanation: The formula accounts for the phase relationship in three-phase systems and the power factor which represents the ratio of real power to apparent power.

3. Practical Applications

Details: This calculation is used for sizing electrical equipment, determining power consumption, calculating energy costs, and designing electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and utility applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter line-to-line voltage in volts, current in amperes, and power factor (typically 0.8-0.95 for motors). All values must be valid (voltage > 0, current > 0, 0 ≤ PF ≤ 1).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between line-to-line and line-to-neutral voltage?
A: In three-phase systems, line-to-line voltage is √3 times the line-to-neutral voltage (e.g., 400V line-to-line = 230V line-to-neutral).

Q2: Why is power factor important?
A: Lower power factors mean more current is required for the same real power, increasing losses and requiring larger conductors.

Q3: What's a typical power factor value?
A: Induction motors typically have 0.8-0.9 PF, resistive loads have 1.0 PF, and heavily inductive loads can be as low as 0.5 PF.

Q4: Can this be used for single-phase calculations?
A: No, single-phase uses a different formula (kW = V × I × PF / 1000) without the √3 factor.

Q5: How does this relate to kVA?
A: kVA = kW / PF. kVA represents apparent power while kW represents real power.