Power Calculator

Guide to Standard Units:

Kilo Volt Amperes kVA
KiloWatts (1000 watts = 1 kW) kW
Ampere (Volt-Amperes or Current) I
Volts E
Power Factor PE
Percent Efficiency %EFF
Horse Power HP
Power Requirement Calculator
Phase:
Volts Required:
V
Amperes:
I
Power Factor:
Power: kW
Converting kW to kVA
kW
kVA
Converting kVA to kW
kVA
kW
Converting kW to HP
kW
HP
What size genset is needed to start a 3 phase electric motor Direct on Line (DOL) start
HP of Motor:
HP
Generator kVA Required: kVA
Calculating Amperes (when you know kVA)
Phase 1,2,3:
Generator kVA:
kVA
Volts Required:
V
Ampere: I

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