Amps to Kilowatts Converter

An amp to kW is an electrical energy converter. It helps you to convert amperes to kilowatts for direct current (DC), and alternate current (AC). You need to select the type of conversion you want AC or DC. Enter amperes value click on calculate to get an approximately equal value of AC or DC.

Select current type:
Enter current in amps (A):
Enter voltage in volts (V):
Power result in kilowatts (kW):

Ampere is a measuring unit of electric current. Ampere is representing as "A". A kilowatt is a unit of measurement for electrical energy. Watts are used to measuring small electrical energy and it is derived from watt. Kilowatts are units of measurement for high electrical energy. A kilowatt has 1,000 times the power of a watt. All modern equipment and gadgets are calibrated in kilowatts.

We know that power is equal to the voltage multiplied by current.

P = V x I

To convert DC amps to kW conversion formula:

DC power is equal to the current I in amps multiplied by the voltage V in volts divided by 1000.

P (kW) = V x I / 1000

Where 

P = Power is in kilowatts.

V = Voltage.

I = Current.

To convert single-phase, alternating current we use different formulas. Conversion of AC single-phase we need to use power factor. 

AC single phase amps to kW conversion formula:

AC power is equal to the current I in amps multiplied by the voltage V in volts multiplied by power factor divided by 1000.

Power factor is the ratio between real powers to apparent power. 

P (kW) = V x I x PF / 1000

Where 

P = Power in kilowatts

V = Voltage.

I = Current.

PF = Power factor.

AC three-phase amps to kW conversion formula:

Ac three-phase amps to kW conversion formula are similar to AC single phase but power factor value is changed. Here in three-phase ac, we multiple power factors with √3.

P (kW) = √3 x PF x V x I / 1000

Where 

P = Power in kilowatts

V = Voltage.

I = Current.

PF = Power factor.

Typical power factor in household appliances:

Electronic equipmentPower factor
Magnavox Projection TV – standby0.37
Samsung 70 “3D Bluray0.48
Digital photo frame0,52
ViewSonic Monitor0.5
Dell Monitor0.55
Projector Magnavox Projection TV0.58
Digital photo frame0.6
Digital photo frame0.62
Digital photo frame0.65
Projector Philips 52 “Projection TV0.65
Wii video game console0.7
Digital photo frame0.73
Video game console Xbox Kinect0.75
Xbox 360 video game console0.78
Microwave oven0.9
Television Sharp Aquos 3D TV0.95
PS3 Move video game console0.98
Playstation 3 video game console0.99
Element TV 41 “Plasma TV0.99
Current large, flat-screen television0.96
Window air conditioner0.9
Legacy color television CRT-Based color television0.7
Computer monitor Legacy flat panel computer monitor0.64
White LED luminaire0.7-0.9
Portable adapter0.55
Laser printer0.5
Incandescent lampone
Fluorescent lamp (uncompensated)0.5
Fluorescent lamp (compensated)0.93
Discharge lamp0.4-0.6

Reference // 2014 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings / electrical-installation.com

Typical power factor in different constructions:

buildingsPower factor
Auto parts0.75-0.80
Brewery0.75-0.80
Cement0.80-0.85
Chemicals0.65-0.75
Coal mine0.65-0.80
Clothing0.35-0.60
Electroplating0.65-0.70
Foundry0.75-0.80
Wrought0.70-0.80
Hospital0.75-0.80
Machine manufacturing0.60-0.65
Metallurgy 0.65-0.70
Office building0.80-0.90
Oil pumping0.40-0.60
Paint Manufacturing0.65-0.70
Plastics0.75-0.80
Print0.60-0.70
Work with Steel0.65-0.80

Reference // IEEE Std 141-1993 (IEEE Red Book)

Industrial load:

Induction motor0.7-0.8
Electric arc furnaces0.6-0.8
Welding0.4-0.7
Machining0.4-0.7
Print0.5-0.7
DC Drives, AC VFDs
(Variable speed drives)		0.4-0.9
Fluorescent lights (magnetic ballasts)0.7-0.8

Reference // criticalpowergroup.com

Motor power factors:

Horse powerSpeedPower factor
(hp)(rpm)1/2 load3/4 loadFull load
0 – 518000.720.820.84
5 – 2018000.740.840.86
20 – 10018000.790.860.89
100 – 30018000.810.880.91

Reference // Power Factor in Electrical Energy Management-A. Bhatia, BE-2012 Power Factor Requirements for Electronic Loads in California- Brian Fortenbery, 2014 http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com

Equivalent Amps and Kilowatts at 120V AC

Current Power Voltage
1 Amps 0.12 Kilowatts 120 Volts
2 Amps 0.24 Kilowatts 120 Volts
3 Amps 0.36 Kilowatts 120 Volts
4 Amps 0.48 Kilowatts 120 Volts
5 Amps 0.6 Kilowatts 120 Volts
6 Amps 0.72 Kilowatts 120 Volts
7 Amps .084 Kilowatts 120 Volts
8 Amps 0.90 Kilowatts 120 Volts
9 Amps 1.08 Kilowatts 120 Volts
10 Amps 1.2 Kilowatts 120 Volts
11 Amps 1.32 Kilowatts 120 Volts
12 Amps 1.44 Kilowatts 120 Volts
13 Amps 1.56 Kilowatts 120 Volts
14 Amps 1.68 Kilowatts 120 Volts
15 Amps 1.8 Kilowatts 120 Volts
20 Amps 2.4 Kilowatts 120 Volts
25 Amps 3 Kilowatts 120 Volts
30 Amps 3.6 Kilowatts 120 Volts
35 Amps 4.2 Kilowatts 120 Volts
40 Amps 4.8 Kilowatts 120 Volts
45 Amps 5.4 Kilowatts 120 Volts
50 Amps 6 Kilowatts 120 Volts
60 Amps 7.2 Kilowatts 120 Volts
70 Amps 8.4 Kilowatts 120 Volts
80 Amps 9.6 Kilowatts 120 Volts
90 Amps 10.8 Kilowatts 120 Volts
100 Amps 12 Kilowatts 120 Volts

Equivalent ampere and kilowatt values at 240V volts.

Current Power Voltage
1 Amps 0.24 Kilowatts 240 Volts
2 Amps 0.48 Kilowatts 240 Volts
3 Amps 0.72 Kilowatts 240 Volts
4 Amps 0.96 Kilowatts 240 Volts
5 Amps 1.2 Kilowatts 240 Volts
6 Amps 1.44 Kilowatts 240 Volts
7 Amps 1.68 Kilowatts 240 Volts
8 Amps 1.92 Kilowatts 240 Volts
9 Amps 2.16 Kilowatts 240 Volts
10 Amps 2.4 Kilowatts 240 Volts
11 Amps 2.64 Kilowatts 240 Volts
12 Amps 2.88 Kilowatts 240 Volts
13 Amps 3.12 Kilowatts 240 Volts
14 Amps 3.36 Kilowatts 240 Volts
15 Amps 3.6 Kilowatts 240 Volts
20 Amps 4.8 Kilowatts 240 Volts
25 Amps 6 Kilowatts 240 Volts
30 Amps 7.2 Kilowatts 240 Volts
35 Amps 8.4 Kilowatts 240 Volts
40 Amps 9.6 Kilowatts 240 Volts
45 Amps 10.8 Kilowatts 240 Volts
50 Amps 12 Kilowatts 240 Volts
60 Amps 14.4 Kilowatts 240 Volts
70 Amps 16.8 Kilowatts 240 Volts
80 Amps 19.2 Kilowatts 240 Volts
90 Amps 21.6 Kilowatts 240 Volts
100 Amps 24 Kilowatts 240 Volts

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