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Power Factor Correction Calculator

Calculate the capacitor bank (kVAR) needed to correct power factor to a target value, per IEEE 141, with the resulting reduction in apparent power (kVA).

Design Inputs
Results
Required Capacitor Bank
42.13 kVAR
Capacitor Current
58.62 A
Apparent Power Reduction
19.74 kVA
Apparent power before correction125.00 kVA
Apparent power after correction105.26 kVA
Per IEEE 141. Verify the capacitor bank's rated voltage and confirm no harmonic resonance risk with the site's load profile (IEC 61000-3-6) before installation.