Volt-Ampere to Kilovolt-Ampere Converter
Convert volt-ampere to kilovolt-ampere instantly with accurate results. Essential apparent power conversion tool for transformers and electrical systems.
Volt-Amperes to Kilovolt-Amperes Converter
Enter volt-ampere value and click Convert to get kilovolt-amperes.
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Relationship Between Volt-Amperes and Kilovolt-Amperes
The conversion between volt-amperes and kilovolt-amperes is based on the metric system where 1 kilovolt-ampere equals 1,000 volt-amperes.
1 kVA = 1,000 VA
Therefore,
1 VA = 0.001 kVA
To convert volt-amperes to kilovolt-amperes, we divide the value in volt-amperes by 1,000 (or multiply by 0.001).
For example, 1,000 VA equals 1 kVA, and 5,000 VA equals 5 kVA.
Volt-Ampere (VA)
What is a Volt-Ampere (VA)?
A volt-ampere (symbol: VA) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit. It is the product of the root mean square (RMS) voltage and RMS current. Unlike watts, which measure real power, volt-amperes measure apparent power, which includes both real power and reactive power.
How Volt-Amperes Relate to Electrical Power
In AC circuits, apparent power (VA) is related to real power (W) by the power factor: Real Power (W) = Apparent Power (VA) × Power Factor. When the power factor is 1.0 (purely resistive load), VA equals W. For inductive or capacitive loads, VA is greater than W.
Common Applications
Volt-amperes are used to rate transformers, generators, UPS systems, and other electrical equipment. For example, a 500 VA transformer can handle 500 volt-amperes of apparent power. This rating is important for sizing electrical equipment and ensuring proper capacity.
Kilovolt-Ampere (kVA)
What is a Kilovolt-Ampere (kVA)?
A kilovolt-ampere (symbol: kVA) is a unit of apparent power equal to 1,000 volt-amperes. The prefix 'kilo-' means one thousand, making the kilovolt-ampere a convenient unit for measuring larger amounts of apparent power in electrical systems.
Common Uses
- Transformers: Transformer capacity is typically rated in kVA (e.g., 50 kVA, 100 kVA, 500 kVA)
- Generators: Generator capacity is often specified in kVA
- UPS systems: Uninterruptible power supply systems are rated in kVA
- Industrial equipment: Large motors and machinery may be rated in kVA
- Power distribution: Electrical distribution systems use kVA for capacity planning
- Electrical panels: Panel ratings and load calculations use kVA
Conversion Context
Kilovolt-amperes are particularly useful when dealing with apparent power values that would be cumbersome to express in volt-amperes. For example, expressing 50,000 VA as 50 kVA is much more readable. The kilovolt-ampere unit bridges the gap between volt-amperes (for smaller systems) and megavolt-amperes (for very large power systems).
Volt-Amperes to Kilovolt-Amperes Conversion Table
The conversion of volt-amperes to kilovolt-amperes for certain values are provided below:
- Volt-Amperes [VA]
- Kilovolt-Amperes [kVA]
- 1 VA
- 0.001 kVA
- 10 VA
- 0.01 kVA
- 50 VA
- 0.05 kVA
- 100 VA
- 0.1 kVA
- 500 VA
- 0.5 kVA
- 1000 VA
- 1 kVA
- 2000 VA
- 2 kVA
- 5000 VA
- 5 kVA
- 10000 VA
- 10 kVA
- 20000 VA
- 20 kVA
- 50000 VA
- 50 kVA
- 100000 VA
- 100 kVA
- 200000 VA
- 200 kVA
- 500000 VA
- 500 kVA
- 1000000 VA
- 1000 kVA
