Conversion using the KVA to Watts Formula
How to Calculate Wattage from Apparent Power KVA and Power factor pf using AC Phase current.
The Real Power P in Watts w is calculated as the 1000 times the apparent power S in Kilovolt-amps KVA, times the power factor pf. Plug these values into the formula:
For Example, let's convert 16 kVA to watts using a power factor of 0.8.
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How to use KVA to Watts Calculator?
To use the above "KVA to Watts Conversion Calculator" follow the below steps:
1. Enter Apparent Power: Input the Apparent Power in KVA value in the specified input box. You can enter the value in VA or KVA by choosing the appropriate option from the dropdown.
2. Enter Power Factor: Input the power factor of the Load in the provided input box. The power factor is a unitless value typically between 0 and 1.
3. Reset: Click the Reset If you want to reset the calculator to perform another conversion, you can click the Reset button, and all input fields will be cleared.
4. Calculate: Click the Calculate button to obtain the results. The calculated results will be displayed in the Results: section.
5. Swap: If you want to Swap the calculated to Exchange conversion, you can click the Swap button, and Calculate will be Exchange.
6. Result: The calculated "Result" will be displayed in the respective Result In output Watts output field.
KVA to Watts conversion application
- Input Fields: Users enter Apparent Power KVA and Power factor pf.
- Real-Time Calculation: Converts KVA to Watts instantly as the user enters the value.
- Power Factor Consideration: Includes optional input for power factor in calculations.
- Clear Results Display: Displays the calculated Watts clearly after clicking "Calculate".
KVA To Watts Conversion Chart
Input | Output | |
---|---|---|
KVA | Power Factor (PF) | Real Power Watts |
1 | 1.0 | 1000 |
2 | 1.0 | 2000 |
5 | 0.9 | 4500 |
10 | 0.8 | 8000 |
15 | 0.7 | 10500 |
Typical power factor values
Do not use typical power factor values for accurate calculations.
Equipment and appliances | cos θ | tan θ | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Motor | Common induction motor | loaded at | 0 % | 0.17 | 5.80 |
25% | 0.55 | 1.52 | |||
50 % | 0.73 | 0.94 | |||
75 % | 0.80 | 0.75 | |||
100 % | 0.85 | 0.62 | |||
Lamps | Incandescent lamps | 1.0 | 0 | ||
Fluorescent lamps (uncompensated) | 0.5 | 1.73 | |||
Fluorescent lamps (compensated) | 0.93 | 0.39 | |||
Discharge lamps | 0.4 to 0.6 | 2.29 to 1.33 | |||
Ovens | Ovens using resistance elements | 1.0 | 0 | ||
Induction heating ovens (compensated) | 0.85 | 0.62 | |||
Dielectric type heating ovens | 0.85 | 0.62 | |||
Welding | Resistance-type soldering machines | 0.8 to 0.9 | 0.75 to 0.48 | ||
Fixed 1-phase arc-welding set | 0.5 | 1.73 | |||
Arc-welding motor-generating set | 0.7 to 0.9 | 1.02 to 0.48 | |||
Arc-welding transformer-rectifier set | 0.7 to 0.8 | 1.02 to 0.75 | |||
Arc furnace | 0.8 | 0.75 | |||
Power Factor Value Conversion Table |
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs for KVA to Watts Calculator
For a 10 KVA generator at unity power factor (1.0), the maximum output is 10000 watts (volts × amps × power factor ÷ 1000), but at 0.8 power factor (Some Crommelins generators) it will be 8000 watts.
The conversion of watts to kilowatts is just as straightforward as you may have guessed. We find the Real power in kilowatts Power (kW) by dividing the Real power in watts Power (W) by 1,000.
A kilowatt is a unit of power representing a rate of 1000 watts of electrical energy.
3 unit of electricity = 3 kWh. The electricity used is generally charged for in unit of electricity'. Kilowatt-hours is the product of watts × time (1 kilowatt = 1000 watts).
To calculate the kVA rating for a single-phase transformer, you will need to multiply the required input voltage (V) by the required current load in amperes (l) and then divide that number by 1,000: V × l ÷ 1,000.