What is the difference between kW and kVA?
kW is real power doing useful work; kVA is apparent power — the total the source must deliver. They relate through power factor: kW = kVA × PF. A 0.85 PF load drawing 100 kVA uses 85 kW. Transformers and conductors are sized in kVA/amps because heating follows current, not work.
How do you convert HP to amps?
HP → watts (× 746) → kW → kVA (÷ power factor) → amps (kVA × 1000 ÷ voltage, × 1 for single-phase or ÷ 1.732 for three-phase). The calculator runs the full chain from any starting point. For motors, NEC tables give rated FLA directly — use this for loads and generators.
What power factor should I use?
Typical commercial/industrial loads run 0.80–0.95; 0.85 is a reasonable planning default. Motors at partial load pull lower PF, and corrected installations run 0.95+. The field is editable — use the value on your equipment data or utility bill.
What is transformer full-load amps (FLA)?
FLA is the current a transformer delivers at rated kVA: three-phase FLA = kVA × 1000 ÷ (V × 1.732); single-phase FLA = kVA × 1000 ÷ V. It sets your primary and secondary protection and conductor sizes. The FLA tab computes it for any kVA, voltage, and phase combination.
Can you supply the transformer this converter sizes?
Yes — Veridian Electric supplies UL-listed dry-type and pad-mounted transformers sourced to your exact specification. Send the kVA and voltages with your request and you will have a firm quote within one business day.
