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5 kVA to amps

Full-load current for transformers and generators.

6.0 A

5 kVA at 480 V three-phase · 13.9 A at 208 V three-phase · 20.8 A at 240 V single-phase

5 kVA full-load current

VoltageAmps
120 V single-phase41.7 A
240 V single-phase20.8 A
208 V three-phase13.9 A
240 V three-phase12.0 A
480 V three-phase6.0 A
600 V three-phase4.8 A

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

FAQ

How many amps is a 5 kVA transformer?

20.8 A at 240 V single-phase, 13.9 A at 208 V three-phase and 6.0 A at 480 V three-phase.

How many kW is 5 kVA?

At a 0.8 power factor 5 kVA is 4 kW; at unity power factor it equals 5 kW.