Current using Power Factor Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Current is:

\[ I = \frac{P}{\cos(\Phi) \cdot V} \]

Where:

\(I\) is the Current (Ampere)
\(P\) is the Real Power (Watt)
\(\cos(\Phi)\) is the Power Factor
\(V\) is the Voltage (Volt)

Definition

Current or AC is an electric current which periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time in contrast to direct current which flows only in one direction.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Real Power (\(P\)) = 235 Watt
Power Factor (\(\cos(\Phi)\)) = 0.86
Voltage (\(V\)) = 130 Volt

Using the formula:

\[ I = \frac{235}{0.86 \cdot 130} \]

Evaluating:

\[ I = 2.10196779964222 \text{ Ampere} \]

The Current is 2.10196779964222 Ampere.

Conversion Chart

Real Power (Watt)	Power Factor	Voltage (Volt)	Current (Ampere)
220	0.86	130	1.967799642218
225	0.86	130	2.012522361360
230	0.86	130	2.057245080501
235	0.86	130	2.101967799642
240	0.86	130	2.146690518784
245	0.86	130	2.191413237925
250	0.86	130	2.236135957066