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🏭 Industrial Electrical Conversion · Three-Phase & Single-Phase

25 kVA to Amps at 208V Three-Phase AC

Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 25 kVA on a 208V Three-Phase AC circuit.

Line Current (0.85 PF)69.39 AAt 1.0 PF: 69.39 A
Active / Apparent Power21.25 kW25.0 kVA · 13.17 kVAR
Recommended Breaker90 A (NEC)70 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire4 AWGIEC Metric: 16 mm²

Engineering Breakdown for 25 kVA at 208V

Input Rating25 kVA (208V Three-Phase AC)
Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer)69.39 Amps
Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load)69.39 Amps
Real Power (kW / Watts)21.25 kW (21,250 W)
Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR)25.0 kVA / 13.17 kVAR
Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP)28.5 HP
NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker90 A
Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop)4 AWG (NEC) / 16 mm² (IEC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 25 kVA at 208V (3-Phase)?

At 208V Three-Phase AC, 25 kVA equals 69.39 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 69.39 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).

What size breaker and wire is needed for 25 kVA at 208V?

For 69.39A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 90A with 4 AWG copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 70A breaker with 16 mm² copper cable.