kVA to Amps Calculator
Convert kVA to Amps with the formula, a worked example and a table of typical values. Working shown step by step.
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Formula
Worked example
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Apparent power | 500 kVA |
| Voltage | 415 V |
| Current type | Three-phase AC |
| Voltage type (three-phase only) | Line-to-line (L-L) |
- I = S / (√3 × V) = 500,000 / 718.801 = 695.603 A
Typical values
| Apparent power (kVA) | Line current (A) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 13.9 |
| 25 | 34.8 |
| 63 | 87.6 |
| 100 | 139.1 |
| 250 | 347.8 |
| 500 | 695.6 |
| 1,000 | 1,391.2 |
Other inputs are the same as in the worked example above.
Assumptions
- Balanced load
- V is line-to-line RMS for three-phase unless line-to-neutral is chosen
- For DC, kVA is the same as kW
Power factor does not appear because kVA already includes it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kVA to Amps?
I = S / (√3 × V) (three-phase L-N: S / (3 × V); single-phase and DC: S / V). Worked example: Apparent power 500 kVA, voltage 415 V, current type Three-phase AC gives 695.6 A.
What do I need to enter?
Enter apparent power, voltage and current type. Change the unit of a value with its selector and the result stays the same.
Does single-phase or three-phase change the answer?
Yes. Pick the circuit type that matches the supply. Three-phase uses √3 with the line-to-line voltage, single-phase uses the voltage as it is, and DC, where it is offered, takes the power factor as 1. The formula above shows each case.
Does power factor change the answer?
No. Apparent power depends only on voltage and current (with √3 for three-phase), so the power factor does not enter. It matters when you convert to kW or watts.
How accurate are the results?
Every figure comes from the same tested engine as the Elecmetric calculators and is meant for estimating. Check design values against the standard and the equipment data you work to.
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