Kilowatts (kW) to Volt-amps (VA) Calculator
Apparent power in volt-amps:
Calculation Formula
S(VA) = 1000 × P(kW) / PF
Where:
- S(VA) is the apparent power in volt-amps
- P(kW) is the real power in kilowatts
- PF is the power factor (a dimensionless number between 0 and 1)
How to Convert kW to VA
To convert from kilowatts (kW) to volt-amps (VA), you need to know the power factor (PF) of the electrical system.
The apparent power S in volt-amps (VA) is equal to 1000 times the real power P in kilowatts (kW), divided by the power factor PF:
Example Calculation
What is the apparent power in volt-amps when the real power is 5 kW and the power factor is 0.8?
S = 1000 × 5kW / 0.8 = 6250VA
kW to VA Conversion Table
| Real Power (kW) | Power Factor | Apparent Power (VA) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.8 | 1250 VA |
| 2 kW | 0.9 | 2222 VA |
| 3 kW | 0.7 | 4286 VA |
| 5 kW | 0.95 | 5263 VA |
| 7.5 kW | 0.85 | 8824 VA |
| 10 kW | 1.0 | 10000 VA |