1325 kW to Amps at 208V Single-Phase AC
Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 1325 kW on a 208V Single-Phase AC circuit.
Line Current (0.85 PF)7494.34 AAt 1.0 PF: 6370.19 A
Active / Apparent Power1325.0 kW1558.82 kVA · 821.16 kVAR
Recommended Breaker9400 A (NEC)7500 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire14× 1000 kcmil (Parallel)IEC Metric: 14× 400 mm²
Engineering Breakdown for 1325 kW at 208V
| Input Rating | 1325 kW (208V Single-Phase AC) |
| Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer) | 7494.34 Amps |
| Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load) | 6370.19 Amps |
| Real Power (kW / Watts) | 1325.0 kW (1,325,000 W) |
| Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR) | 1558.82 kVA / 821.16 kVAR |
| Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP) | 1776.85 HP |
| NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker | 9400 A |
| Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop) | 14× 1000 kcmil (Parallel) (NEC) / 14× 400 mm² (IEC) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many amps is 1325 kW at 208V (1-Phase)?
At 208V Single-Phase AC, 1325 kW equals 7494.34 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 6370.19 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).
What size breaker and wire is needed for 1325 kW at 208V?
For 7494.34A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 9400A with 14× 1000 kcmil (Parallel) copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 7500A breaker with 14× 400 mm² copper cable.
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