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

9 kW to Amps at 230V Three-Phase AC

Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 9 kW on a 230V Three-Phase AC circuit.

Line Current (0.85 PF)26.58 AAt 1.0 PF: 22.59 A
Active / Apparent Power9.0 kW10.59 kVA · 5.58 kVAR
Recommended Breaker35 A (NEC)30 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire10 AWGIEC Metric: 4 mm²

Engineering Breakdown for 9 kW at 230V

Input Rating9 kW (230V Three-Phase AC)
Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer)26.58 Amps
Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load)22.59 Amps
Real Power (kW / Watts)9.0 kW (9,000 W)
Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR)10.59 kVA / 5.58 kVAR
Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP)12.07 HP
NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker35 A
Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop)10 AWG (NEC) / 4 mm² (IEC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 9 kW at 230V (3-Phase)?

At 230V Three-Phase AC, 9 kW equals 26.58 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 22.59 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).

What size breaker and wire is needed for 9 kW at 230V?

For 26.58A 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.