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Power Requirement Calculator
Phase
Volts Required
V
Amperes
I
Power
Factor
=
Power
kW
1
3
 .8
1.0

Converting kW to kVA
kW = kVA
Converting kVA to kW
kVA = kW
Converting kW to HP
kW = HP
What size genset is needed to start a 3 phase electric motor Direct on Line (DOL) start
HP of
Motor		 = Generator
kVA Required
Calculating Amperes when you know the kVA
Phase
1,2,3
Generator
kVA
Volts
Required
=
Ampere
I