Kilowatts (KW) to kilovolt-amps (KVA) Conversion Calculator

Convert kilowatts to Kilovolt-amps using an easy electrical calculator. KW to KVA formula. the formula for the KVA to kW electrical conversion. Enter the Real Power (P) in kilowatt (kW) and Power factor (Pf), and press the Calculator button to get the Apparent Power (S) in kilovolt-amps (Kva).

KW To KVA Calculator

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Conversion using the KW to KVA Formula

How to Calculate KVA from Real Power KW and Power factor pf using AC Phase current.

The Apparent Power S in kilovolt-amps KVA is calculated as the Real Power P in Kilowatts kw, divided by the Power factor in pf. Plug these values into the formula:

KVA = KWpf

For Example, let's find the apparent power in kVA for a 25 kW electric motor with a power factor of 0.8

KVA = KWpf

or, KVA = 25 KW0.8 pf

or, Kilovolt-amps = 31.25 KVA

How to use KW to KVA Calculator?

To use the above "KW to KVA Conversion Calculator" follow the below steps:

1. Enter Real Power: Input the Real Power in Kilowatts or Load Kilowatts value in the specific input box. You can enter the value in millivolts mw, Watts W, kilowatts Kw, & Megawatts MW 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 KVA output field.

KW to KVA conversion application

Input Fields: Users enter Real Power kw and Power factor pf.
Real-Time Calculation: Converts KW to kVA instantly as the user enters the value.
Power Factor Consideration: Includes optional input for power factor in single phase, 3-phase calculations.
Clear Results Display: Displays the calculated KVA clearly after clicking "Calculate".

KW To KVA Conversion Chart

kW to kVA Conversion for Different Power Factors
Input	Output
Power (kW)	kVA (PF = 0.6)	kVA (PF = 0.8)	kVA (PF = 0.9)	kVA (PF = 1.0)
1	1.67	1.25	1.11	1.00
2	3.33	2.50	2.22	2.00
5	8.33	6.25	5.56	5.00
10	16.67	12.50	11.11	10.00
20	33.33	25.00	22.22	20.00
50	83.33	62.50	55.56	50.00
100	166.67	125.00	111.11	100.00

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 Kw to KVA Calculator

What kW means?

KW is the abbreviation of kilowatt. In other words, it represents 1000W. It is the measure of Real power that is often converted into the form of usable output.

Is kVA higher than kW?

kW is the unit of real power and kVA is a unit of apparent power (or real power plus re-active power).

How many kW is a kVA?

The kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is the power rating of a circuit conveying 1,000V and an ampere or 1,000A and a volt. A single kilovolt-ampere is comparable to a kilowatt.

How many kVA is 2 ton AC?

As far as I know for a 2-ton inverter AC a 3.5 to 4 KVA stabilizer of 2533 watts is perfect. Let me tell you about four of the best AC stabilizers that you can buy for your AC.

What is 3.5 kW mean?

So a 3.5 kW appliance means an appliance that consumes 2.5kW of energy if it runs for 1 hour.

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