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How to Use This Calculator

kW.

Current PF.

Target PF.

Get kVAR.

Understanding Capacitor Sizing Calculations

Power Factor Correction.

Efficiency.

Utility fines.

Reactive power.

Formula & Calculations

P x (tan(acos(pf1)) - tan(acos(pf2)))

Key Factors to Consider

Placement

Harmonics

Switching

Voltage rise

Frequently Asked Questions

1Target PF?

0.95 is standard.