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How do you convert KVA to Amps for a single phase system?

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Answer:

use 1.0 as your PF

Understand that K=1000, so KVA simply means thousands of volts times amps.

First, multiply KVA by 1000 to get VA, then divide by the voltage of the system to get amps.

Example:

6KVA, 240V single-phase.

6 * 1000 = 6000 VA

6000 / 240 = 25A

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