Electrical Engineering

Three-Phase Current Calculator

Estimate three-phase line current from real power, line-to-line voltage, power factor and efficiency. This is useful for quick equipment loading and preliminary electrical calculations.

Line current140.7 A
Apparent power111.11 kVA

For preliminary AC calculations. Final equipment and conductor sizing must follow applicable codes, standards, nameplate data and project requirements.

How this tool works

I = P ÷ (√3 × V × PF × η), with P in watts and V as line-to-line voltage.

Example

A 100 kW three-phase load at 480 V, 0.90 power factor and 95% efficiency draws about 140.7 A.

Common questions

Should I use line-to-line voltage?

Yes. For this three-phase formula, enter the line-to-line system voltage.

Is this a code sizing tool?

No. Final conductor and equipment sizing should follow applicable codes, standards and project requirements.