Electrical guide

Amperage guide

Amperage tells you how much current a load draws. It is the starting point for wire sizing and voltage drop checks.

Power to current

Use the supply voltage to convert watts or kilowatts into amps.

Circuit size

The current helps you compare the load against the cable and breaker rating.

Voltage drop

Once you know amps, you can check whether the cable run drops too much voltage.

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Amperage calculator

Open the main conversion tool.

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kW to amps calculator

Convert power directly into current.

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Voltage drop calculator

Use the current for cable-loss checks.

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