Article 2.0.3S : Power Formulas in DC and AC Single-Phase & Three-Phase Circuits

Article 2.0.3S : Power Formulas in DC and AC Single-Phase & Three-Phase Circuits

The following table shows the different electrical power formulas in both AC and DC circuits.

QuantityDCAC (1-Phase)AC (3-Phase)

Power

(W)

  • P = V x I
  • P = I2 x R
  • P = V2 / R
  • P = V x I x Cos Ф
  • P = I2 x R x Cos Ф
  • P = V2 / R (Cos Ф)
  • P = √3 x Vx IL x Cos Ф
  • P = 3 x VPh x IPh x Cos Ф
  • P = 3 x I2 x R x Cos Ф
  • P = 3 (V2 / R) x Cos Ф