How Many Amps Is 17 kW at 24V?

17 kilowatts at 24V works out to roughly 708.33 amps on DC at PF 0.85. That is typical for solar arrays, battery banks, and DC industrial equipment. See the DC and alternate-phase numbers below for other circuit types.

17 kW at 24V, DC (PF 0.85)

708.33 Amps

17 kilowatts at 24V on DC ≈ 708.33 amps

AC Single Phase (PF 0.85)833.33 A

Try: 18kW at 24V 15kW at 24V 20kW at 24V 12kW at 24V

Volts

Amps (DC)

708.33

Formulas

DC: kW to Amps

I_(A) = 1000 × P_(kW) ÷ V_(V)

1000 × 17 ÷ 24 = 17,000 ÷ 24 = 708.33 A

AC Single Phase (PF = 0.85)

I_(A) = 1000 × P_(kW) ÷ (PF × V_(V))

17,000 ÷ (0.85 × 24) = 17,000 ÷ 20.4 = 833.33 A

Equipment & Circuit Sizing

Energy Cost

17 kW costs $2.89/hour at $0.17/kWh (rates last reviewed April 2026). See breakdown.

Power Factor Reference (DC)

How the line current for 17 kW at 24V changes with load power factor, on the same DC circuit basis the rest of the page uses. DC has no power factor; PF 1.0 represents resistive AC loads.

Load Type	PF	17 kW at 24V (DC)
Resistive (heaters, incandescent)	1	708.33 A
Fluorescent lamps	0.95	708.33 A
LED lighting	0.9	708.33 A
Synchronous motors	0.9	708.33 A
Typical mixed loads	0.85	708.33 A
Induction motors (full load)	0.8	708.33 A
Computers (without PFC)	0.65	708.33 A
Induction motors (no load)	0.35	708.33 A

AC Conversion Comparison

On DC, 17kW at 24V draws 708.33A. AC single-phase at PF 0.85 pulls 833.33A because reactive current is added on top of the real power.

Circuit Type	Formula	Result
DC	17,000 ÷ 24	708.33 A
AC Single Phase (PF 0.85)	17,000 ÷ (0.85 × 24)	833.33 A

Other kW Values at 24V

kW	DC Amps	AC 1-Phase PF 0.85
3 kW	125 A	147.06 A
3.5 kW	145.83 A	171.57 A
4 kW	166.67 A	196.08 A
5 kW	208.33 A	245.1 A
6 kW	250 A	294.12 A
7.5 kW	312.5 A	367.65 A
8 kW	333.33 A	392.16 A
10 kW	416.67 A	490.2 A
12 kW	500 A	588.24 A
15 kW	625 A	735.29 A
18 kW	750 A	882.35 A
20 kW	833.33 A	980.39 A
22 kW	916.67 A	1,078.43 A
25 kW	1,041.67 A	1,225.49 A
30 kW	1,250 A	1,470.59 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 17 kW at 120V = 166.67A (1-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 208V = 55.51A (3-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 220V = 90.91A (1-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 230V = 86.96A (1-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 240V = 83.33A (1-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 400V = 28.87A (3-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 460V = 25.1A (3-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 480V = 24.06A (3-phase) electrical_services 17 kW at 575V = 20.08A (3-phase)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many amps is 17 kW at 24V?expand_more

17 kW at 24V draws about 708.33 amps on DC. Alternate cases at the same voltage: 833.33A on AC single-phase.

What is 17 kW in watts?expand_more

17 kW equals 17,000 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).

Is 17 kW single-phase or three-phase?expand_more

17 kW is typically three-phase in commercial and industrial settings.

How much does 17 kW cost to run?expand_more

17 kW costs $2.89 per hour at $0.17/kWh (US residential average, last reviewed April 2026). At 8 hours/day that is $693.60 per month.

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.