Guide to Standard Units:
Kilo Volt Amperes kVA
KiloWatts (1000 watts = 1 kW) kW
Ampere (Volt-Amperes or Current) I
Volts E
Power Factor PE
Percent Efficiency %EFF
Horse Power HP


Power Requirement Calculator
Phase:    
Volts Required:   V
Amperes:   I
Power Factor:    
Power:   kW


Converting kW to kVA
  kW   kVA


Converting kVA to kW
  kVA   kW


Converting kW to HP
  kW   HP


What size genset is needed to start a 3 phase electric motor Direct on Line (DOL) start
HP of Motor:   HP
Generator kVA Required:   kVA


Calculating Amperes (when you know kVA)
Phase 1,2,3:
Generator kVA:   kVA
Volts Required:   V
Ampere:   I

TOP