Electrical DC Motors - Full-load Currents

Full load amps in 120 and 240 volts electrical DC motors. This tool provides reference data for full-load current ratings of DC motors at different voltage levels.

Motor Rating (hp)Current at 120V (amps)Current at 240V (amps)
1/43.11.6
1/34.12
1/25.42.7
3/47.63.8
19.54.7
1 1/213.26.6
2178.5
32512.2
54020
7 1/24829
107638
15-55
20-72
25-89
30-106
50-173
75-255
100-341
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Results

Full-load Current-- amps
Power Equivalent-- kW

Reference Information

Conversion Factor:

  • 1 hp = 0.75 kW

Notes:

  • This table provides full-load current ratings for DC motors at 120V and 240V
  • For motor ratings above 10 hp, 120V data is not available
  • These are standard ratings and actual values may vary by manufacturer