18.5 kW to Amps at 480V Three-Phase AC (US Industrial)
Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 18.5 kW on a 480V Three-Phase AC (US Industrial) circuit.
Line Current (0.85 PF)26.18 AAt 1.0 PF: 22.25 A
Active / Apparent Power18.5 kW21.76 kVA · 11.47 kVAR
Recommended Breaker35 A (NEC)30 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire10 AWGIEC Metric: 4 mm²
Engineering Breakdown for 18.5 kW at 480V
| Input Rating | 18.5 kW (480V Three-Phase AC (US Industrial)) |
| Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer) | 26.18 Amps |
| Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load) | 22.25 Amps |
| Real Power (kW / Watts) | 18.5 kW (18,500 W) |
| Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR) | 21.76 kVA / 11.47 kVAR |
| Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP) | 24.81 HP |
| NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker | 35 A |
| Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop) | 10 AWG (NEC) / 4 mm² (IEC) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many amps is 18.5 kW at 480V (3-Phase)?
At 480V Three-Phase AC (US Industrial), 18.5 kW equals 26.18 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 22.25 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).
What size breaker and wire is needed for 18.5 kW at 480V?
For 26.18A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 35A with 10 AWG copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 30A breaker with 4 mm² copper cable.
Other Power Ratings & Voltages
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