Converting kilowatts (kW) to amperes (amps) is essential for electrical circuit design and analysis. The conversion depends on the type of current—direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC)—and, in AC systems, whether the setup is single-phase or three-phase. For DC circuits, the current in amps equals the power in kilowatts multiplied by 1,000, divided by the voltage in volts: I(A) = (P(kW) × 1,000) / V(V). In single-phase AC circuits, the formula adjusts to account for the power factor (PF): I(A) = (P(kW) × 1,000) / (V(V) × PF). For three-phase AC circuits, the calculation further incorporates the square root of 3 (approximately 1.732): I(A) = (P(kW) × 1,000) / (V(V) × PF × √3). Accurate conversions require knowing the system's voltage and power factor, as these influence the current drawn by electrical devices.