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

convert kilovoltamps to kilowatts. Electricity calculator. Units converter, tool online. Formula and explanation. KVA to KW formula. Convert kW to kVA easily with this tool. Enter the Apparent Power (S) in kilovolt-amps (Kva) and Power factor (Pf), and press the Calculator button to get the Real Power (P) in kilowatt (kW).

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Conversion using the KVA to KW Formula

KVA to KW Calculation formula

The Real power P in kilowatts kW is calculated as the apparent power S in kilovolt-amps kVA, times the power factor PF:

Real Power(p) = Kilovolt-amps(s) × Power factor(pf)

or, P(KW) = S(KVA) × pf

or, Kilowatts = KVA × pf

For Example, let's find the real power of a piece of equipment with 70 kVA of apparent power and a power factor of 0.9.

How to use KVA to KW Calculator?

To use the above "KVA to KW 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 KW output field.

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 KW Calculator

What is a 0.8 power factor (pf)?

A common industry standard generator's Real power factor rating is 0.8, or 80%, meaning these loads can use 80% of the generator's power supply.

What is Apparent power (VA) voltage?

volt-ampere (VA) is the voltage times the current flow feeding an electrical load. A kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is 1000 volt-amperes. Electrical Real power is measured in watts (W).

How to calculate kVA?

A 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.

What is the Power Factor (PF) in electricity?

The power factor is an expression of energy efficiency. It is usually expressed as a percentage—and the lower the percentage, the less efficient power usage is. Power factor (PF) is the ratio of working Real power, measured in kilowatts (kW), to apparent power (VA), measured in kilovolt amperes (kVA).

What is the kVA value?

kVAh is short for "kilovolt-ampere hour." It is a measure of perceived power, which comprises both reactive and actual power.

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