1,000 kVA to Amps
1,000 kVA is 1,443 A at 400 V and 52.49 A at 11 kV (three-phase), and 4,348 A at 230 V single-phase. Table for common supplies and the formula.
Formula
Worked example
- Three-phase, 400 V: I = 1,000 × 1,000 / (√3 × 400) = 1,443 A
- Single-phase, 230 V: I = 1,000 × 1,000 / 230 = 4,348 A
On other supplies
| Supply | Voltage | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Single-phase | 120 V | 8,333 A |
| Single-phase | 230 V | 4,348 A |
| Single-phase | 240 V | 4,167 A |
| Three-phase | 208 V | 2,776 A |
| Three-phase | 400 V | 1,443 A |
| Three-phase | 415 V | 1,391 A |
| Three-phase | 480 V | 1,203 A |
| Three-phase | 690 V | 836.7 A |
| Three-phase | 6,600 V | 87.48 A |
| Three-phase | 11,000 V | 52.49 A |
| Three-phase | 33,000 V | 17.5 A |
Three-phase rows use the line-to-line voltage.
What 1,000 kVA looks like
1,000 kVA is a large distribution transformer, often feeding a factory or a big building.
This is the rated current only. Cable, breaker and protection settings also depend on the installation, inrush, the rules you work to and the transformer data sheet.
Frequently asked questions
How many amps is 1,000 kVA?
1,000 kVA is 1,443 A on a 400 V three-phase supply, 1,391 A at 415 V and 52.49 A at 11 kV. On a 230 V single-phase supply it is 4,348 A. The current depends on the voltage, so there is no single answer.
Why is no power factor needed?
kVA is apparent power, which is voltage times current (times √3 for three-phase). The power factor only matters when you convert kVA to kW.
Is this the rated current of a transformer?
It is the rated line current at that voltage for a balanced load: kVA × 1,000 / (√3 × V). Inrush, overload and fault current are separate questions.
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