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전압과 전류의 관계를 이해하세요. 주어진 전압과 전력 부하로부터 정확히 몇 암페어가 나오는지 계산합니다.
전류 분석
전압 + 전력 → 암페어
회로에 흐르게 될 결과적인 전류입니다.
변환 공식
회로가 직류인지 교류인지에 따라, 그리고 교류 시스템의 경우 역률에 따라 전류 계산이 달라집니다.
직류 시스템
I = (kW × 1000) ÷ V 직류에는 위상각이 없습니다 — 전류는 단순히 전력을 전압으로 나눈 값입니다.
1상 AC
I = (kW × 1000) ÷ (V × PF) 역률은 교류 회로의 유효 전력을 감소시킵니다. 역률 0.9는 실제 전력이 시사하는 것보다 10% 더 많은 전류가 흐른다는 것을 의미합니다.
3상 AC
I = (kW × 1000) ÷ (√3 × V × PF) 삼상 전력은 세 개의 도체에 분배됩니다 — √3(1.732) 계수는 이들 간의 위상 관계를 반영합니다.
How to Convert Volts to Amps
Converting voltage to current requires knowing the power being consumed or the resistance in the circuit. When you know power (in kW or W), Ohm's Law and the power formula give you current directly. This calculation is essential for sizing circuit breakers, fuses, wire gauges, and selecting protective equipment.
Why Voltage and Current Move in Opposite Directions
For a fixed load, doubling the voltage halves the current. This inverse relationship is why high-voltage transmission lines carry massive power across long distances using thin cables — lower current means less resistive heating and power loss in the wire.
Practical Applications
- Circuit Breaker Sizing: A 2kW heater on 240V single-phase draws about 8.7A at unity PF — you'd protect it with a 10A or 15A breaker.
- Wire Gauge Selection: Higher current requires thicker wire to stay within safe temperature limits. Use the NEC or IEC ampacity tables after calculating current.
- Fuse Selection: Fuses must be rated at 125% of continuous load current. Calculate first, then select the fuse size.
- Motor Nameplate Verification: Cross-check the listed FLA (Full Load Amps) against the calculated current from rated HP and voltage.
Step-by-Step Conversion
- Note the Power: Find the kW or watt rating on the equipment label.
- Read the Voltage: Confirm the system voltage — check the supply panel or equipment nameplate.
- Identify AC or DC: DC circuits use the simple formula; AC circuits need the power factor applied.
- Calculate and Size Up: Always round up to the next standard breaker or fuse size after calculating.