# Why do we convert star to delta connection in motor? **URL:** \ **Category:** Electrical\ **Tags:** motor-control\ **Created:** [April 1, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-do-we-convert-star-to-delta-connection-in-motor/9297 "2021-04-01T03:11:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![instrumentationtechi](https://forumautomation.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/50afbb/32.png) [@instrumentationtechi](https://forumautomation.com/u/instrumentationtechi)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-do-we-convert-star-to-delta-connection-in-motor/9297/1 "2021-04-01T03:11:49Z")
what is the need for star to delta conversion in a motor ![image](https://cdn.forumautomation.com/original/2X/1/1851db1bb5caa2347cdab798eb754a88f01e6a46.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ashlin](https://forumautomation.com/user_avatar/forumautomation.com/ashlin/32/3775_2.png) [@ashlin](https://forumautomation.com/u/ashlin)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-do-we-convert-star-to-delta-connection-in-motor/9297/2 "2021-04-01T03:14:45Z")
The initial current jerk would draw current too much so that’s why we use star at the start when it starts smootly then it can run in the delta. Initially to overcome the high starting torque we are using star and after that delta. > ### You can also follow us on [**AutomationForum.co**](https://automationforum.co/), [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/instrumentation.control) and [**Linkedin**](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/81532759/feed/posts/) to receive daily Instrumentation updates. > ### You can also follow us on [**ForumElectrical.com**](https://forumelectrical.com/), [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091841583670) and [**Linkedin**](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/91130242/feed/posts/) to receive daily Electrical updates.