500 kVA substation transformers

A 500 kVA three-phase transformer carries 601 A at 480 V, 481 A at 600 V and 69.4 A at 4.16 kV at full load.

Every unit is tested before it ships and delivered by us.

Full-load current of a 500 kVA transformer

Three-phase, at the usual line-to-line voltages: the rating in VA divided by √3 and the voltage.

VoltageFull-load current
480Y/277 V601 A
600Y/347 V481 A
2.4 kV120 A
4.16 kV69.4 A
12.47 kV23.1 A
13.2 kV21.9 A
13.8 kV20.9 A
24.94 kV11.6 A
34.5 kV8.4 A
69 kV4.2 A
115 kV2.5 A
138 kV2.1 A

Work it out at another voltage with the kVA to amps calculator.

Questions about used 500 kVA substation transformers

How many amps is a 500 kVA transformer?

A 500 kVA three-phase transformer carries 601 A at 480 V, 481 A at 600 V and 69.4 A at 4.16 kV at full load. Full-load current is the rating divided by √3 times the line-to-line voltage: 500,000 VA ÷ (1.732 × 480 V) = 601 A.

What 500 kVA substation transformers does Arcbarn have for sale?

Arcbarn has 8 listings, by makers including Ferranti-Packard, Delta Star and GEC Alsthom Balteau. The listed price is $1,000, and 7 are priced on request.

What tests does Arcbarn run on a used 500 kVA substation transformer?

Every unit is tested before it ships: turns ratio (TTR) on every tap; insulation resistance; winding resistance; power factor and capacitance; oil sample: dissolved gas analysis and dielectric strength; tap changer inspection and operation. You see the report before you buy.