Calculation
Guide to Standard Uints
| 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 |
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 |
= | Generator kVA Required |
|---|---|---|
Calculating Amperes (when you know kVA)
| Phase 1,2,3 |
Generator kVA |
Volts Required |
= | Ampere I |
|---|---|---|---|---|