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20 kVA to amps

Full-load current for transformers and generators.

24.1 A

20 kVA at 480 V three-phase · 55.5 A at 208 V three-phase · 83.3 A at 240 V single-phase

20 kVA full-load current

VoltageAmps
120 V single-phase166.7 A
240 V single-phase83.3 A
208 V three-phase55.5 A
240 V three-phase48.1 A
480 V three-phase24.1 A
600 V three-phase19.2 A

Single-phase I = kVA × 1000 ÷ V; three-phase I = kVA × 1000 ÷ (√3 × V).

FAQ

How many amps is a 20 kVA transformer?

83.3 A at 240 V single-phase, 55.5 A at 208 V three-phase and 24.1 A at 480 V three-phase.

How many kW is 20 kVA?

At a 0.8 power factor 20 kVA is 16 kW; at unity power factor it equals 20 kW.