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

320 kVA to Amps at 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy)

Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 320 kVA on a 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy) circuit.

Line Current (0.85 PF)307.92 AAt 1.0 PF: 307.92 A
Active / Apparent Power272.0 kW320.0 kVA · 168.57 kVAR
Recommended Breaker400 A (NEC)350 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire350 kcmilIEC Metric: 150 mm²

Engineering Breakdown for 320 kVA at 600V

Input Rating320 kVA (600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy))
Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer)307.92 Amps
Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load)307.92 Amps
Real Power (kW / Watts)272.0 kW (272,000 W)
Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR)320.0 kVA / 168.57 kVAR
Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP)364.76 HP
NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker400 A
Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop)350 kcmil (NEC) / 150 mm² (IEC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 320 kVA at 600V (3-Phase)?

At 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy), 320 kVA equals 307.92 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 307.92 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).

What size breaker and wire is needed for 320 kVA at 600V?

For 307.92A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 400A with 350 kcmil copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 350A breaker with 150 mm² copper cable.