Convert volt ampere to kilovolt ampere
Please provide values below to convert volt ampere [V*A] to kilovolt ampere [kV*A], or Convert kilovolt ampere to volt ampere.
How to Convert Volt Ampere to Kilovolt Ampere
1 V*A = 0.001 kV*A
Example: convert 15 V*A to kV*A:
15 V*A = 15 × 0.001 kV*A = 0.015 kV*A
Volt Ampere to Kilovolt Ampere Conversion Table
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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.
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.