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
- Select "Single Phase" configuration
- Enter the transformer KVA rating
- Input the secondary voltage (line-to-neutral)
- Click "Calculate" to get secondary current
- Review the step-by-step calculation
Example: 10 KVA, 240V single phase transformer
Three Phase Transformer
- Select "Three Phase" configuration
- Enter the transformer KVA rating
- Input the secondary voltage (line-to-line)
- Click "Calculate" to get secondary current
- 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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