Calculating Amperage in a 20 hp, 240 Volt, Single Phase Motor

Understanding Amperage Calculation

Amperage, also known as current, is an important electrical parameter in motor operation. In a 20 hp, 240 volt, single phase motor, the amperage can be calculated using the formula P = IV, where P is power, I is current, and V is voltage.

Calculating Amperage

By rearranging the formula, we can solve for current (I): I = P / V. Given the power of 20 hp and voltage of 240 volts, we need to convert horsepower to watts as 1 horsepower is equal to 746 watts. Therefore, 20 hp is equal to 20 x 746 = 14920 watts.

Dividing the power by voltage, the amperage in this motor is calculated as 14920 watts / 240 volts = 62.17 amps (rounded to two decimal places).

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