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Current or AC is an electric current which periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time in contrast to direct current which flows only in one direction. Check FAQs
I=PcosΦV
I - Current?P - Real Power?cosΦ - Power Factor?V - Voltage?

Current using Power Factor Example

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Here is how the Current using Power Factor equation looks like.

2.102Edit=235Edit0.86Edit130Edit
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Current using Power Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Current using Power Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
I=PcosΦV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
I=235W0.86130V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
I=2350.86130
Next Step Evaluate
I=2.10196779964222A
LAST Step Rounding Answer
I=2.102A

Current using Power Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Current
Current or AC is an electric current which periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time in contrast to direct current which flows only in one direction.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Real Power
The Real Power P is the average power in watts delivered to a load. It is the only useful power. It is the actual power dissipated by the load.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Power Factor
Power Factor is defined as the ratio of the actual electrical power dissipated by an AC circuit to the product of the r.m.s. values of current and voltage.
Symbol: cosΦ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.000001.
Voltage
Voltage is used to determine the value of the potential difference between terminals where alternating current flows.
Symbol: V
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Current

​Go Electric Current using Reactive Power
I=QVsin(Φ)
​Go Electric Current using Real Power
I=PVcos(Φ)
​Go Current using Complex Power
I=SZ

Other formulas in Current category

​Go Capacitance for Parallel RLC Circuit using Q Factor
C=LQ||2R2
​Go Capacitance for Series RLC Circuit given Q Factor
C=LQse2R2
​Go Capacitance given Cut off Frequency
C=12Rπfc
​Go Capacitance using Time Constant
C=τR

How to Evaluate Current using Power Factor?

Current using Power Factor evaluator uses Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage) to evaluate the Current, Current using Power Factor is the time rate of flow of charge through a cross-sectional area. Current is denoted by I symbol.

How to evaluate Current using Power Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Current using Power Factor, enter Real Power (P), Power Factor (cosΦ) & Voltage (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Current using Power Factor

What is the formula to find Current using Power Factor?
The formula of Current using Power Factor is expressed as Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage). Here is an example- 2.101968 = 235/(0.86*130).
How to calculate Current using Power Factor?
With Real Power (P), Power Factor (cosΦ) & Voltage (V) we can find Current using Power Factor using the formula - Current = Real Power/(Power Factor*Voltage).
What are the other ways to Calculate Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Current-
  • Current=Reactive Power/(Voltage*sin(Phase Difference))OpenImg
  • Current=Real Power/(Voltage*cos(Phase Difference))OpenImg
  • Current=sqrt(Complex Power/Impedance)OpenImg
Can the Current using Power Factor be negative?
Yes, the Current using Power Factor, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Current using Power Factor?
Current using Power Factor is usually measured using the Ampere[A] for Electric Current. Milliampere[A], Microampere[A], Centiampere[A] are the few other units in which Current using Power Factor can be measured.
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