Transformer Secondary Current Calculator

Accurate secondary current calculations for single phase and three phase transformers

Transformer Secondary Current Calculator

Compliant with IEEE C57.12.00 Standards

Results:

Secondary Current (A): 0.00

Phase Configuration: Single Phase

KVA Rating: 0.00

Secondary Voltage: 0.00

How to Use Transformer Secondary Current Calculator

Single Phase Transformer

  1. Select "Single Phase" configuration
  2. Enter the transformer KVA rating
  3. Input the secondary voltage (line-to-neutral)
  4. Click "Calculate" to get secondary current
  5. Review the step-by-step calculation

Example: 10 KVA, 240V single phase transformer

Three Phase Transformer

  1. Select "Three Phase" configuration
  2. Enter the transformer KVA rating
  3. Input the secondary voltage (line-to-line)
  4. Click "Calculate" to get secondary current
  5. Review the detailed calculation steps

Example: 100 KVA, 480V three phase transformer

Important Notes

  • KVA rating is the transformer's apparent power capacity
  • For single phase: use line-to-neutral voltage
  • For three phase: use line-to-line voltage
  • Results show full load secondary current
  • Consider safety factors for practical applications

How to Calculate Transformer Secondary Current

Single Phase Calculation

Formula: IS = KVA Rating / VS

Real-life Example:

Given:

• KVA Rating = 25 KVA

• Secondary Voltage = 240V

Calculation:

IS = 25,000 VA ÷ 240V

IS = 104.17 Amperes

Result: Secondary current = 104.17A

Three Phase Calculation

Formula: IS = KVA Rating / (√3 × VS)

Real-life Example:

Given:

• KVA Rating = 150 KVA

• Secondary Voltage = 480V (line-to-line)

Calculation:

IS = 150,000 VA ÷ (1.732 × 480V)

IS = 150,000 ÷ 831.36

IS = 180.42 Amperes

Result: Secondary current = 180.42A per phase

Key Points:

  • KVA rating represents the transformer's capacity
  • Secondary current is the full-load current
  • √3 = 1.732 for three-phase calculations
  • Always consider voltage regulation and losses

Calculation Formulas

Single Phase:
IS = KVA Rating / VS

Three Phase:
IS = KVA Rating / (√3 × VS)

Where:
IS = Secondary Current (A)
VS = Secondary Voltage (V)
√3 = 1.732

Step-by-Step Example

Three Phase Transformer Calculation:

Given Data:

• Transformer Rating: 75 KVA

• Secondary Voltage: 208V (3-phase)

Step 1: Convert KVA to VA

75 KVA = 75,000 VA

Step 2: Apply three-phase formula

IS = 75,000 ÷ (1.732 × 208)

Step 3: Calculate denominator

1.732 × 208 = 360.26

Step 4: Final calculation

IS = 75,000 ÷ 360.26 = 208.2A

Answer: Secondary Current = 208.2 Amperes per phase

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