Electrical Motors - Heat Loss

Calculate heat loss from an electrical motor to the surroundings based on motor size and efficiency

Motor Size (kW)Efficiency (%)Heat Loss (watts/kW)
0 - 275250
3 - 1585150
15 - 15090100
150+9280
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Results

Total Heat Loss-- watts
Total Heat Loss-- kW
Mechanical Output-- kW
Nameplate Rating (hp)Motor Efficiency (%)Motor & Device in Room (Btu/hr)Motor in Room / Device Outside (Btu/hr)Motor Outside / Device in Room (Btu/hr)
0 - 1.58025425082034
1.5 - 12.58525423812161
12.5+9025422542289