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3 kVA to amps

Full-load current for transformers and generators.

3.6 A

3 kVA at 480 V three-phase · 8.3 A at 208 V three-phase · 12.5 A at 240 V single-phase

3 kVA full-load current

VoltageAmps
120 V single-phase25.0 A
240 V single-phase12.5 A
208 V three-phase8.3 A
240 V three-phase7.2 A
480 V three-phase3.6 A
600 V three-phase2.9 A

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

FAQ

How many amps is a 3 kVA transformer?

12.5 A at 240 V single-phase, 8.3 A at 208 V three-phase and 3.6 A at 480 V three-phase.

How many kW is 3 kVA?

At a 0.8 power factor 3 kVA is 2.4 kW; at unity power factor it equals 3 kW.