12/06/2026
Electrical Basic Formulas and Conversions Explained
This chart contains important electrical formulas and unit conversions that every electrician should know.
Basic Electrical Conversions
1 kWh = 1000 Wh (Watt-hours)
1 kW = 1000 Watts
1 MW = 1,000,000 Watts
1 HP = 746 Watts or 0.746 kW
1 Ampere = 1000 mA (milliamps)
1 kA = 1000 Amperes
1 Ton of refrigeration = 3.517 kW
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law is the foundation of electrical calculations:
Where:
V = Voltage (Volts)
I = Current (Amps)
R = Resistance (Ohms)
From this formula:
R = V ÷ I
I = V ÷ R
Electrical Power Formula
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Where:
P = Power (Watts)
V = Voltage
I = Current
Energy Formula
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Where:
E = Energy
P = Power
t = Time
AC Circuit Formulas
The chart also shows formulas for:
Inductive Reactance (XL)
Capacitive Reactance (XC)
Impedance (Z)
Resonant Frequency
Power Factor
These formulas are used in AC circuits, motors, transformers, air conditioners, and industrial electrical systems.
Conclusion:
This chart is a quick reference guide for electricians, electrical students, AC technicians, and engineers. Learning these formulas will help you troubleshoot electrical systems and perform accurate
calculations
.