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The motor power formula calculates the input power required by an electric motor based on voltage, current, and efficiency. It helps determine the actual power consumption and performance characteristics of electric motors.
The calculator uses the motor power formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the actual input power by multiplying voltage and current to get apparent power, then multiplying by the motor's efficiency factor to account for energy losses.
Details: Accurate motor power calculation is essential for proper motor selection, electrical system design, energy consumption analysis, and determining operating costs in industrial and commercial applications.
Tips: Enter voltage in volts, current in amperes, and efficiency as a decimal between 0 and 1. All values must be positive numbers with efficiency not exceeding 1.
Q1: What is motor efficiency?
A: Motor efficiency is the ratio of mechanical power output to electrical power input, expressed as a decimal or percentage. It represents how effectively the motor converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.
Q2: How is efficiency typically expressed?
A: Efficiency is usually expressed as a percentage (e.g., 85%) but should be converted to decimal (0.85) for calculations in this formula.
Q3: What is the difference between input and output power?
A: Input power is the electrical power supplied to the motor, while output power is the mechanical power delivered by the motor shaft. Output power equals input power multiplied by efficiency.
Q4: What are typical efficiency values for electric motors?
A: Standard efficiency motors range from 85-90%, high-efficiency motors from 90-95%, and premium efficiency motors can reach 95-97% efficiency.
Q5: Why is power factor not included in this formula?
A: This formula calculates real power consumption. For AC motors, apparent power (VA) would include power factor, but this calculator focuses on DC motors or simplified AC motor calculations.