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

17.5 kVA to Amps at 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy)

Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 17.5 kVA on a 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy) circuit.

Line Current (0.85 PF)16.84 AAt 1.0 PF: 16.84 A
Active / Apparent Power14.88 kW17.5 kVA · 9.22 kVAR
Recommended Breaker25 A (NEC)20 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire12 AWGIEC Metric: 2.5 mm²

Engineering Breakdown for 17.5 kVA at 600V

Input Rating17.5 kVA (600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy))
Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer)16.84 Amps
Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load)16.84 Amps
Real Power (kW / Watts)14.88 kW (14,875 W)
Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR)17.5 kVA / 9.22 kVAR
Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP)19.95 HP
NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker25 A
Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop)12 AWG (NEC) / 2.5 mm² (IEC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 17.5 kVA at 600V (3-Phase)?

At 600V Three-Phase AC (Canada / Heavy), 17.5 kVA equals 16.84 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 16.84 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).

What size breaker and wire is needed for 17.5 kVA at 600V?

For 16.84A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 25A with 12 AWG copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 20A breaker with 2.5 mm² copper cable.