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Electrical Power Calculators

The following
calculators are
provided to help you
determine the size of generator required for your
speciCc application. Other calculators on this
page are for unit conversions and other power
related calculations.

Calculation Guide to
Standard Uints

Power Calculator Kilo Volt kVA

Amperes

Converting kVA to kW KiloWatts kW

(1000
watts = 1
kW)

Converting kW to kVA Ampere I

(Volt-
Amperes
or
Current)

Converting kW to HP Volts E

Amperes when kVA is known Power PE

Factor

kVA Required to run motors Percent %EFF

EUciency

  Horse HP
Power

Power Requirement Calculator

Phase Volts Amperes Power = Power

Required I Factor kW
V

1 380 240 .8 Evaluate

3 1.0

Converting kW to kVA

kW = kVA

480 Evaluate

Converting kVA to kW

kVA = kW

2 Evaluate 1.6

Converting kW to HP

kW = HP

50 Evaluate

What size genset is needed to start a 3

phase electric motor Direct on Line
(DOL) start

HP of = Generator
Motor kVA Required

85 Evaluate

Calculating Amperes (when you know kVA)

Phase Generator Volts = Ampere

1,2,3 kVA Required I

1 500 240 Evaluate

* LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Whenever complex

electrical calculations are involved, it is always
wise to seek the assistance of a certiCed
electrician. The calculators on this
page are offered to assist in generating general
estimations only.  In most instances, there are
numerous additional factors that should be
accounted for (such as altitude, site conditions,
iron losses, motor eUciencies, etc.).  If you are
still unsure or would like assistance analyzing
your current situation, feel free to contact us with
your questions.  

Other Useful Tools & Information

Chart with Standard Electrical Formulas

Chart of Approximate Generator Fuel Consumption

Article on How to Size a Generator

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Generators and Used Generator Sets to find a standby or
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