Conversion using the VA to KW Formula
How to Calculate KW from VA and power factor pf using AC current.
The Real Power P in Kilowatts kw is calculated as the apparent Power S in volt-amps VA times the Power factor pf, divided by 1000. Plug these values into the formula:
For Example, let's convert 5500 VA with a power factor of 0.8 to kilowatts.
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How to use VA to KW Calculator?
To use the above "VA to KW Conversion Calculator" follow the below steps:
1. Enter Apparent Power: Input the Apparent Power in VA 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 KW output field.
VA to KW conversion application
- Apparent Power (VA): Enter the value in volt-amperes.
- Power Factor (PF): Enter a value between 0 and 1 (default is 1 for resistive loads).
- Result in kW: Displays the equivalent real power in kilowatts.
- Real-Time Calculation: Converts VA to kW instantly as users input values.
VA To KW Conversion Chart
Below is a table assuming PF = 1 for simplicity, with varying current values:
Input | Output | |
---|---|---|
VA (Volt-Amperes) | Power Factor (PF) | KW (Kilowatts) |
500 | 0.5 | 0.25 |
500 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
500 | 0.9 | 0.45 |
500 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
1000 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1000 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
1000 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
1000 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
2000 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
2000 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
2000 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
2000 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
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 VA to KW Calculator
A calculate the kVA rating for a single-phase transformer, you'll need to multiply the required input voltage (V) by the required current load in amperes (l) and then divide that number by 1000: V × l ÷ 1000.
A calculate voltage from volt-amps, simply divide the volt-amps by the current.
A volt-ampere (VA) is the voltage times the current feeding an electrical load. A kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is 1000 volt-amperes. Electrical power is measured in watts (W).
The volt-ampere (VA) is the unit of measurement for apparent power (VA) in an electrical circuit. It is the product of the root mean square voltage (in volts) and the root mean square current (in amperes).
A kilowatt is a 2 unit of power representing a rate of 2000 watts of electrical energy.