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FULL-LOAD CURRENTS
THREE-PHASE A-C INDUCTION TYPE -
SQUIRREL CAGE AND WOUND ROTOR MOTORS*
*For conductor sizing only.

Over 200HP
Approx. Amps/HP. 2.75 2.4 1.2 .96 .24 .14

Branch-circuit conductors supplying a single motor shall have an ampacity not less than 125 percent of the motor full-load current rating.

For other KVA ratings or voltages:
Ampere = KVA x 1000
Volts x 1.732

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