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Power Requirement Calculator
Phase Volts Required
V		 Amperes
I		 Power
Factor		 = Power
kW
1
3
 .8
1.0
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		 = Generator
kVA Required
Calculating Amperes (when you know kVA)
Phase
1,2,3		 Generator
kVA		 Volts
Required		 = Ampere
I