Kilowatt (kW) Calculator

Accurate kilowatt calculations for AC/DC systems

kW Calculator

Compliant with IEC 60034 Standards

Results:

Watts (W): 0.00

Kilowatts (kW): 0.00

Megawatts (MW): 0.00

How to Use the Calculator

AC Single Phase

  1. Select "AC" system type
  2. Choose "Single Phase"
  3. Enter line-to-neutral voltage
  4. Provide current in amps
  5. Input power factor (0-1)

AC Three Phase

  1. Select "AC" system type
  2. Choose "Three Phase"
  3. Enter line-to-line voltage
  4. Provide current in amps
  5. Input power factor (0-1)

DC Systems

  1. Select "DC" system type
  2. Enter voltage
  3. Provide current in amps
  4. Power factor is automatically set to 1

Electrical Power Fundamentals

AC Power

In AC systems, power calculations consider:

  • Phase configuration (Single/Three)
  • Power factor (cosφ)
  • Voltage type (Line-to-Line/Line-to-Neutral)

DC Power

  • No phase or power factor considerations
  • Simple V × I calculation
  • Direct power conversion

Key Formulas:

Single Phase: kW = V × I × PF / 1000

Three Phase: kW = √3 × V × I × PF / 1000

DC: kW = V × I / 1000

Calculation Formulas

AC Single Phase:
kW = V × I × PF / 1000

AC Three Phase:
kW = √3 × V × I × PF / 1000

DC Systems:
kW = V × I / 1000

Example Calculation

Three Phase AC System:

Voltage: 400V

Amps: 100A

PF: 0.9

W = √3 × 400V × 10A × 0.9 = 62352W

kW = 62352 / 1000 = 62.35kW

Watts = 62352W | kW = 62.35 kW | MW = 0.062 MW

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