Electric Power Formulas:
P = V I (1a)P = R I2 (1b)P = V2/ R (1c)whereP = power (watts, W)V = voltage+ (volts, V)I = current (amperes, A)R = resistance (ohms, Ω)
Electric Current Formulas:
I = V / R (2a)I = P / V (2b)I = (P / R)1/2 (2c)
Electric Resistance Formulas:
R = V / I (3a)R = V2/ P (3b)R = P / I2 (3c)
Electrical Potential Formulas - Ohms Law:
Ohms law can be expressed as:
V = R I (4a)V = P / I (4b)V = (P R)1/2 (4c)
Example - Ohm's law:
A 12 volt battery supplies power to a resistance of 18 ohms.
I = (12 V) / (18 Ω)= 0.67 (A)
Electrical Motor Formulas:
Electrical Motor Efficiency
μ = 746 Php / Pinput_w (5a)whereμ = efficiencyPhp = output horsepower (hp)Pinput_w = input electrical power (watts)
or alternatively
μ = 746 Php / (1.732 V I PF) (5b)
Electrical Motor - Power
P3-phase = (V I PF 1.732) / 1,000 (6)whereP3-phase = electrical power 3-phase motor (kW)PF = power factor electrical motor
Electrical Motor - Amps
I3-phase = (746 Php) / (1.732 V μ PF) (7)whereI3-phase = electrical current 3-phase motor (amps)PF = power factor electrical motor