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

7 kW to Amps at 415V Three-Phase AC (UK / AU)

Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 7 kW on a 415V Three-Phase AC (UK / AU) circuit.

Line Current (0.85 PF)11.46 AAt 1.0 PF: 9.74 A
Active / Apparent Power7.0 kW8.24 kVA · 4.34 kVAR
Recommended Breaker15 A (NEC)13 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire14 AWGIEC Metric: 1.5 mm²

Engineering Breakdown for 7 kW at 415V

Input Rating7 kW (415V Three-Phase AC (UK / AU))
Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer)11.46 Amps
Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load)9.74 Amps
Real Power (kW / Watts)7.0 kW (7,000 W)
Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR)8.24 kVA / 4.34 kVAR
Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP)9.39 HP
NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker15 A
Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop)14 AWG (NEC) / 1.5 mm² (IEC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 7 kW at 415V (3-Phase)?

At 415V Three-Phase AC (UK / AU), 7 kW equals 11.46 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 9.74 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).

What size breaker and wire is needed for 7 kW at 415V?

For 11.46A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 15A with 14 AWG copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 13A breaker with 1.5 mm² copper cable.