kW to amps

How many amps is 5 kW?

This is a common electrical search because appliance nameplates are often given in kilowatts rather than current.

Example

5 kW at 230V

At 230V single phase, 5 kW equals about 21.7A.

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Convert power and current either way.

Use the current for cable-loss checks.