# How is motor current measured?

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There are essentially three ways to measure current in a motor-control system: high side measurements, low side measurements, and inline measurements.

## How is current measured in an induction motor?

You can measure the current using a tong tester, or an ammeter. Full Load Current (FLC) is a term used for the maximum current a motor of a given horsepower can draw.

## How much current does a motor draw?

Calculate the amps used by dividing the wattage by the voltage. For example a 500-watt motor — running on 50 volts — will draw 10 amps. A motor with the same wattage — running on 20 volts — will use 25 amps.

## What is the full load current of a 1 hp motor?

Full Load Current: Three Phase AC Motors

Motor Horsepower Motor Ampere
1 230V 460 V 4.2 2.1
1-1/2 230V 460V 6.0 3.0
2 230V 460V 6.8 3.4
3 230V 460V 9.6 4.8

## How much current would a 1.5 HP 240v motor draw?

The 1.5 HP Baldor motor that turns at 1725 will draw 18 amps according to its name plate.

## How many amps is a 1 hp motor?

AMP DRAW BASED ON HORSEPOWER

HP 1 Phase Amps
115 volt 230 volt
1/2 9.8 4.9
3/4 13.8 6.9
1 16 8
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## How many ohms is considered a short?

Very low resistance — about 2 ohms or less — indicates a short circuit.

## How many ohms should a 3 phase motor have?

The reading should be between 0.3 to 2 ohms. If it is 0, there is a short. If it is over 2 ohms or infinite, there is an open. You can also dry the connector and retest to possibly get more accurate results.

## What is a good megohm reading for a motor?

The rule may be stated: Insulation resistance should be approximately one megohm for each 1,000 volts of operating voltage, with a minimum value of one megohm. For example, a motor rated at 2,400 volts should have a minimum insulation resistance of 2.4 megohms.
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