Power Conversion Calculator

Power Conversion Calculator

Power Conversion Calculator

Instructions for Using the Power Conversion Calculator

  1. Select Power Type:
    • Locate the dropdown menu labeled “Power Type”.
    • Select the type of power you want to convert from the following options:
      • Direct Current (DC)
      • Alternating Current (AC) Single Phase
      • AC Three Phase (Line to Line Voltage)
      • AC Three Phase (Line to Neutral Voltage)
  2. Enter Input Values:
    • Depending on the selected power type, the relevant input fields will be displayed.
    For Direct Current (DC):
    • Enter the voltage (V) in the “Voltage (V)” input field.
    • Enter the current (I) in the “Current (I)” input field.
    For AC Single Phase:
    • Enter the voltage (V) in the “Voltage (V)” input field.
    • Enter the current (I) in the “Current (I)” input field.
    • Enter the power factor (PF) in the “Power Factor (PF)” input field.
    For AC Three Phase (Line to Line Voltage):
    • Enter the voltage (V) in the “Voltage (V)” input field.
    • Enter the current (I) in the “Current (I)” input field.
    • Enter the power factor (PF) in the “Power Factor (PF)” input field.
    For AC Three Phase (Line to Neutral Voltage):
    • Enter the voltage (V) in the “Voltage (V)” input field.
    • Enter the current (I) in the “Current (I)” input field.
    • Enter the power factor (PF) in the “Power Factor (PF)” input field.
  3. Calculate Power:
    • After entering all the required values, click the “Calculate” button.
    • The calculator will display the result in the highlighted box below the input fields.
    • The calculation used to obtain the result will also be shown for reference.
  4. Reset the Calculator:
    • To clear all input fields and reset the calculator, click the “Reset” button.
    • The calculator will be ready for a new calculation.

If you encounter any issues or have further questions, please consult additional resources or seek expert advice.

Example Calculations

Direct Current (DC):

  • Suppose you want to calculate power for a DC circuit with 12 volts and 10 amps.
  • Select “Direct Current (DC)”.
  • Enter 12 in the “Voltage (V)” field and 10 in the “Current (I)” field.
  • Click “Calculate”.
  • The result will be 120 W, with the formula used being P = V × I.

AC Single Phase:

  • Suppose you want to calculate power for an AC single phase circuit with 230 volts, 5 amps, and a power factor of 0.8.
  • Select “AC Single Phase”.
  • Enter 230 in the “Voltage (V)” field, 5 in the “Current (I)” field, and 0.8 in the “Power Factor (PF)” field.
  • Click “Calculate”.
  • The result displayed will be 920 W, with the formula used being P = V × I × PF.

AC Three Phase (Line to Line Voltage):

  • Suppose you want to calculate power for an AC three-phase line to line circuit with 400 volts, 10 amps, and a power factor of 0.9.
  • Select “AC Three Phase (Line to Line Voltage)”.
  • Enter 400 in the “Voltage (V)” field, 10 in the “Current (I)” field, and 0.9 in the “Power Factor (PF)” field.
  • Click “Calculate”.
  • The result displayed will be 6235.38 W, with the formula used being P = V × I × √3​×PF.

AC Three Phase (Line to Neutral Voltage):

  • Suppose you want to calculate power for an AC three-phase line to neutral circuit with 230 volts, 15 amps, and a power factor of 0.95.
  • Select “AC Three Phase (Line to Neutral Voltage)“.
  • Enter 230 in the “Voltage (V)” field, 15 in the “Current (I)” field, and 0.95 in the “Power Factor (PF)” field.
  • Click “Calculate”.
  • The result displayed will be 9795 W, with the formula used being P = V × I × 3 × PF.

Formulas for Power Conversion

Direct Current (DC) Power Calculation:

  • Formula: P = V × I
  • Where:
    • P is the power in watts (W)
    • V is the voltage in volts (V)
    • I is the current in amperes (A)

AC Single Phase Power Calculation:

  • Formula: P = V × I × PF
  • Where:
    • P is the power in watts (W)
    • V is the voltage in volts (V)
    • I is the current in amperes (A)
    • PF is the power factor (dimensionless)

AC Three Phase Power Calculation (Line to Line Voltage):

  • Formula: P = V × I × √3 × PF
  • Where:
    • P is the power in watts (W)
    • V is the voltage in volts (V)
    • I is the current in amperes (A)
    • √3​ is the square root of 3 (approximately 1.732)
    • PF is the power factor (dimensionless)

AC Three Phase Power Calculation (Line to Neutral Voltage):

  • Formula: P = V × I × 3 × PF
  • Where:
    • P is the power in watts (W)
    • V is the voltage in volts (V)
    • I is the current in amperes (A)
    • 3 is the number of phases
    • PF is the power factor (dimensionless)
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