— Motor Starting Current
Locked-rotor (inrush) current estimate, Istart = FLA × multiplier, from NEMA MG-1 (Motors and Generators). Across-the-line-started induction motors typically draw 5–7× their full-load amps (FLA) at the instant of starting; the exact ratio depends on the motor's NEMA design letter, so check the nameplate/locked-rotor code when it's available instead of relying on the default.