How Many Amps Is 12 kW at 575V?

12 kilowatts at 575V works out to roughly 14.18 amps on AC three-phase at PF 0.85. That is typical for commercial HVAC, industrial motors, rooftop units, and three-phase panel loads. See the DC and alternate-phase numbers below for other circuit types.

12 kW at 575V, AC three-phase (PF 0.85)

14.18 Amps

12 kilowatts at 575V on AC three-phase ≈ 14.18 amps

AC Single Phase (PF 0.85)24.56 A

DC (ideal baseline)20.88 A

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Volts

Amps (AC three-phase, PF 0.85)

14.18

Formulas

DC: kW to Amps

I_(A) = 1000 × P_(kW) ÷ V_(V)

1000 × 12 ÷ 575 = 12,004 ÷ 575 = 20.88 A

AC Single Phase (PF = 0.85)

I_(A) = 1000 × P_(kW) ÷ (PF × V_(V))

12,004 ÷ (0.85 × 575) = 12,004 ÷ 488.75 = 24.56 A

AC Three Phase (PF = 0.85)

I_(A) = 1000 × P_(kW) ÷ (√3 × PF × V_L-L), where V_L-L is the line-to-line voltage

12,004 ÷ (1.732 × 0.85 × 575) = 12,004 ÷ 846.52 = 14.18 A

Equipment & Circuit Sizing

Breaker Sizing

Breaker ratings are in amps, not watts, so the real install answer depends on the equipment nameplate FLA, whether the load is continuous (NEC 210.19(A) sizes the conductor and OCP at 125% of a continuous load, equivalently 80% of breaker rating), conductor ampacity and temperature rating, ambient and bundling derates, and any motor or HVAC provisions (NEC 430 / 440). At roughly 14.18A on AC three-phase at 575V, the load sits in the bracket between a 15A standard size (non-continuous) and the next size up that covers a continuous load under 210.19(A) (around 20A). The actual install pick depends on whether the load is continuous and the factors above; a conversion page can't pick a single "right" breaker from the amp draw alone.

Energy Cost

12 kW costs $2.04/hour at $0.17/kWh (rates last reviewed April 2026). See breakdown.

Power Factor Reference (AC three-phase)

How the line current for 12 kW at 575V changes with load power factor, on the same AC three-phase circuit basis the rest of the page uses. DC has no power factor; PF 1.0 represents resistive AC loads.

Load Type	PF	12 kW at 575V (AC three-phase)
Resistive (heaters, incandescent)	1	12.05 A
Fluorescent lamps	0.95	12.69 A
LED lighting	0.9	13.39 A
Synchronous motors	0.9	13.39 A
Typical mixed loads	0.85	14.18 A
Induction motors (full load)	0.8	15.07 A
Computers (without PFC)	0.65	18.54 A
Induction motors (no load)	0.35	34.44 A

AC Conversion Comparison

On DC, 12kW at 575V draws 20.88A. AC single-phase at PF 0.85 pulls 24.56A because reactive current is added on top of the real power. Three-phase at the same voltage needs only 14.18A per line since the same 12kW is shared across three conductors instead of one.

Circuit Type	Formula	Result
DC	12,004 ÷ 575	20.88 A
AC Single Phase (PF 0.85)	12,004 ÷ (0.85 × 575)	24.56 A
AC Three Phase (PF 0.85)	12,004 ÷ (1.732 × 0.85 × 575)	14.18 A

Other kW Values at 575V

kW	AC 3-Phase per line, PF 0.85	AC 1-Phase PF 0.85
2 kW	2.36 A	4.09 A
2.5 kW	2.95 A	5.12 A
3 kW	3.54 A	6.14 A
3.5 kW	4.13 A	7.16 A
4 kW	4.73 A	8.18 A
5 kW	5.91 A	10.23 A
6 kW	7.09 A	12.28 A
7.5 kW	8.86 A	15.35 A
8 kW	9.45 A	16.37 A
10 kW	11.81 A	20.46 A
12 kW	14.18 A	24.55 A
15 kW	17.72 A	30.69 A
18 kW	21.26 A	36.83 A
20 kW	23.63 A	40.92 A
22 kW	25.99 A	45.01 A

Same kW, Other Voltages

Each destination page leads with the interpretation most common for that voltage, so the amps shown below use the same basis as the page you'd land on: single-phase for residential voltages, three-phase for commercial/industrial panel voltages, DC for low-voltage.

electrical_services 12 kW at 24V = 500.17A (DC) electrical_services 12 kW at 100V = 141.22A (1-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 120V = 117.69A (1-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 208V = 39.2A (3-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 220V = 64.19A (1-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 230V = 61.4A (1-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 240V = 58.84A (1-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 277V = 50.98A (1-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 400V = 20.38A (3-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 460V = 17.73A (3-phase) electrical_services 12 kW at 480V = 16.99A (3-phase)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 12 kW at 575V?expand_more

12 kW at 575V draws about 14.18 amps on an AC three-phase circuit at PF 0.85. Alternate cases at the same voltage: 20.88A on DC, 24.56A on AC single-phase.

How does three-phase affect the amps for 12 kW?expand_more

Three-phase at 575V draws 14.18A per line versus 24.56A single-phase. Less current per conductor means smaller wire and lower I²R losses.

What is 12 kW in watts?expand_more

12 kW equals 12,004 watts. Multiply kilowatts by 1000.

What is the formula for kW to amps?expand_more

DC: Amps = (kW × 1000) ÷ Volts. AC single-phase: Amps = (kW × 1000) ÷ (Volts × PF). AC three-phase: Amps = (kW × 1000) ÷ (Volts_L-L × √3 × PF).

What size breaker would I need for 12 kW at 575V?expand_more

This is a sizing question, not a conversion question, and there is no single correct answer from a page like this. Breaker selection depends on the equipment nameplate FLA, whether the load is continuous (NEC 210.19(A) applies the 125% continuous-load rule), the conductor ampacity and temperature rating, any NEC 430/440 motor or HVAC provisions, and local code interpretation. Use the nameplate and a licensed electrician for the real install value; use this page only for the current-draw estimate that feeds into that process.

This calculator provides estimates for reference purposes only. Always consult a licensed electrician and verify compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes before performing any electrical work.