Motor efficiency calculator
Motor efficiency
Efficiency compares mechanical output with electric real input.
Calculator
Enter the values you know and leave one box empty. Calculate finds the empty one, the result or any input.
Worked example
Given
- = 37.3 kW
- = 40.5 kW
Symbols and units
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| motor efficiency as fraction | — | |
| mechanical shaft output | kW | |
| electrical real input | kW |
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