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

25 kVA to Amps at 208V Single-Phase AC

Exact current (Amps), real power (kW), apparent power (kVA), mechanical horsepower (HP), breaker rating, and conductor size for 25 kVA on a 208V Single-Phase AC circuit.

Line Current (0.85 PF)120.19 AAt 1.0 PF: 120.19 A
Active / Apparent Power21.25 kW25.0 kVA · 13.17 kVAR
Recommended Breaker160 A (NEC)125 A (IEC Nominal)
Recommended Copper Wire1 AWGIEC Metric: 35 mm²

Engineering Breakdown for 25 kVA at 208V

Input Rating25 kVA (208V Single-Phase AC)
Amperage at 0.85 Power Factor (Industrial Motor/Transformer)120.19 Amps
Amperage at 1.00 Power Factor (Resistive Load)120.19 Amps
Real Power (kW / Watts)21.25 kW (21,250 W)
Apparent Power (kVA) & Reactive Power (kVAR)25.0 kVA / 13.17 kVAR
Equivalent Mechanical Horsepower (HP)28.5 HP
NEC 125% Continuous Circuit Breaker160 A
Minimum Copper Conductor (100 ft / 30 m, ≤3% Drop)1 AWG (NEC) / 35 mm² (IEC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 25 kVA at 208V (1-Phase)?

At 208V Single-Phase AC, 25 kVA equals 120.19 Amps at an industrial power factor of 0.85 (or 120.19 Amps at unity power factor 1.0).

What size breaker and wire is needed for 25 kVA at 208V?

For 120.19A continuous load, NEC requires a 125% rated breaker of 160A with 1 AWG copper conductors, while IEC standard sizing uses a 125A breaker with 35 mm² copper cable.