Current using Power Factor Calculator

✖The Real Power P is the average power in watts delivered to a load. It is the only useful power. It is the actual power dissipated by the load.ⓘ Real Power [P]			+10% -10%
✖Power Factor is defined as the ratio of the actual electrical power dissipated by an AC circuit to the product of the r.m.s. values of current and voltage.ⓘ Power Factor [cosΦ]			+10% -10%
✖Voltage is used to determine the value of the potential difference between terminals where alternating current flows.ⓘ Voltage [V]			+10% -10%

✖Current or AC is an electric current which periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time in contrast to direct current which flows only in one direction.ⓘ Current using Power Factor [I]

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Current using Power Factor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage)
I = P/(cosΦ*V)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Current or AC is an electric current which periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time in contrast to direct current which flows only in one direction.
Real Power - (Measured in Watt) - The Real Power P is the average power in watts delivered to a load. It is the only useful power. It is the actual power dissipated by the load.
Power Factor - Power Factor is defined as the ratio of the actual electrical power dissipated by an AC circuit to the product of the r.m.s. values of current and voltage.
Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Voltage is used to determine the value of the potential difference between terminals where alternating current flows.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Real Power: 235 Watt --> 235 Watt No Conversion Required
Power Factor: 0.86 --> No Conversion Required
Voltage: 130 Volt --> 130 Volt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I = P/(cosΦ*V) --> 235/(0.86*130)

Evaluating ... ...

I = 2.10196779964222

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.10196779964222 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.10196779964222 ≈ 2.101968 Ampere <-- Current

(Calculation completed in 00.005 seconds)

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Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage)
I = P/(cosΦ*V)

What is the power factor?

The power factor is defined as the cosine of the angle between the voltage phasor and current phasor in an AC circuit.

How to Calculate Current using Power Factor?

Current using Power Factor calculator uses Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage) to calculate the Current, Current using Power Factor is the time rate of flow of charge through a cross-sectional area. Current is denoted by I symbol.

How to calculate Current using Power Factor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Current using Power Factor, enter Real Power (P), Power Factor (cosΦ) & Voltage (V) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Current using Power Factor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.101968 = 235/(0.86*130).

FAQ

What is Current using Power Factor?

Current using Power Factor is the time rate of flow of charge through a cross-sectional area and is represented as I = P/(cosΦ*V) or Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage). The Real Power P is the average power in watts delivered to a load. It is the only useful power. It is the actual power dissipated by the load, Power Factor is defined as the ratio of the actual electrical power dissipated by an AC circuit to the product of the r.m.s. values of current and voltage & Voltage is used to determine the value of the potential difference between terminals where alternating current flows.

How to calculate Current using Power Factor?

Current using Power Factor is the time rate of flow of charge through a cross-sectional area is calculated using Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage). To calculate Current using Power Factor, you need Real Power (P), Power Factor (cosΦ) & Voltage (V). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Real Power, Power Factor & Voltage and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Current?

In this formula, Current uses Real Power, Power Factor & Voltage. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Current = sqrt(Complex Power/Impedance)
Current = Reactive Power/(Voltage*sin(Phase Difference))
Current = Real Power/(Voltage*cos(Phase Difference))

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