Convert kilovolt ampere to volt ampere
Please provide values below to convert kilovolt ampere [kV*A] to volt ampere [V*A], or Convert volt ampere to kilovolt ampere.
How to Convert Kilovolt Ampere to Volt Ampere
1 kV*A = 1000 V*A
Example: convert 15 kV*A to V*A:
15 kV*A = 15 × 1000 V*A = 15000 V*A
Kilovolt Ampere to Volt Ampere Conversion Table
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Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.
Volt Ampere
Volt ampere (V·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, representing the product of voltage and current without considering power factor.
History/Origin
The volt ampere was established as a unit of apparent power with the development of electrical engineering, particularly as a measure in alternating current (AC) systems. It is derived from the SI units volt (V) and ampere (A).
Current Use
Volt ampere is used to quantify apparent power in AC electrical systems, especially in the context of transformers, generators, and power supplies, to assess capacity and performance.