Electrical Standards Chart

Transformer Full-Load Current Chart

Reference chart showing primary and secondary full-load current values for standard single-phase and three-phase transformers.

Source Reference: NEC / NEMA

This table shows full-load currents in Amperes for common transformer kVA ratings, at standard secondary distribution voltages.

Three-Phase Transformer FLC (Amperes)

kVA Rating 208 V 240 V 480 V 2400 V 4160 V
15 41.6 A 36.1 A 18.0 A 3.6 A 2.1 A
30 83.3 A 72.2 A 36.1 A 7.2 A 4.2 A
45 124.9 A 108.3 A 54.1 A 10.8 A 6.2 A
75 208.2 A 180.4 A 90.2 A 18.0 A 10.4 A
112.5 312.3 A 270.6 A 135.3 A 27.1 A 15.6 A
150 416.4 A 360.8 A 180.4 A 36.1 A 20.8 A
300 832.7 A 721.7 A 360.8 A 72.2 A 41.6 A
500 1387.9 A 1202.8 A 601.4 A 120.3 A 69.4 A
1000 2775.8 A 2405.6 A 1202.8 A 240.6 A 138.8 A

Single-Phase Transformer FLC (Amperes)

kVA Rating 120 V 208 V 240 V 480 V 2400 V
5 41.7 A 24.0 A 20.8 A 10.4 A 2.1 A
10 83.3 A 48.1 A 41.7 A 20.8 A 4.2 A
15 125.0 A 72.1 A 62.5 A 31.3 A 6.3 A
25 208.3 A 120.2 A 104.2 A 52.1 A 10.4 A
37.5 312.5 A 180.3 A 156.3 A 78.1 A 15.6 A
50 416.7 A 240.4 A 208.3 A 104.2 A 20.8 A
100 833.3 A 480.8 A 416.7 A 208.3 A 41.7 A