| Result in kilovolt-amps (kVA): |
Kw to kva power calculator helps you to convert kw to kva electrical power. To covert kw to kva, you must know about power factor (efficiency). Here we provide you simple method to convert electrical power kw to kva. You just need to enter the kw value and power factor value and click on calculate.
Kilowatts measuring unit for electrical energy. It is derived from watts, watts use to measure small electrical energy. Kilowatts are used to measure high electrical energy. One kilowatt is equal to one thousand watts, kilowatt has one thousand times more power than a watt. All the modern equipment and gadgets are used to measure in kilowatts.
Kilowatt (kW) is used to measure the real power of an electrical system while using it.
kVA stands for kilovolt ampere. Kilovolt ampere helps you to find the overall power used by the electrical system. It is a combination of real power and wasted power of an electrical system.
Power factor is the ratio between actual power and apparent power. It is a measure between 0 to 1.
| kW | kVA |
|---|---|
| 5 kW | 6.3 kVA |
| 7.5 kW | 9.4 kVA |
| 10 kW | 12.5 kVA |
| 15 kW | 18.7 kVA |
| 20 kW | 25 kVA |
| 25 kW | 31.3 kVA |
| 30 kW | 37.5 kVA |
| 40 kW | 50 kVA |
| 50 kW | 62.5 kVA |
| 60 kW | 75 kVA |
| 75 kW | 93.8 kVA |
| 80 kW | 100 kVA |
| 100 kW | 125 kVA |
| 125 kW | 156 kVA |
| 150 kW | 187 kVA |
| 175 kW | 219 kVA |
| 200 kW | 250 kVA |
| 250 kW | 312 kVA |
| 300 kW | 375 kVA |
| 350 kW | 438 kVA |
| 400 kW | 500 kVA |
| 500 kW | 625 kVA |
| 600 kW | 750 kVA |
| 700 kW | 875 kVA |
| 800 kW | 1,000 kVA |
| 900 kW | 1,125 kVA |
| 1,000 kW | 1,250 kVA |
| 1,250 kW | 1,563 kVA |
| 1,500 kW | 1,875 kVA |
| 1,750 kW | 2,188 kVA |
| 2,000 kW | 2,500 kVA |
| 2,250 kW | 2,812 kVA |
The conversion of kW to kva is very simple. To convert you need to divide the kw value with its power factor value.
kW to kVA conversion formula:
kW = kilowatts.
kVA = kilovolt ampere.
PF = Power factor.
Example:
If an AC has 22kW power and its power factor of 0.80 then find the kVA? We have kW = 22kW; PF = 0.80; kVA = ?
kW to kVA conversion formula:
kVA = kw / PF
kVA = 22 / 0.80
kVA = 27.5
| Electronic equipment | Power factor |
| Magnavox Projection TV – standby | 0.37 |
| Samsung 70 “3D Bluray | 0.48 |
| Digital photo frame | 0,52 |
| ViewSonic Monitor | 0.5 |
| Dell Monitor | 0.55 |
| Projector Magnavox Projection TV | 0.58 |
| Digital photo frame | 0.6 |
| Digital photo frame | 0.62 |
| Digital photo frame | 0.65 |
| Projector Philips 52 “Projection TV | 0.65 |
| Wii video game console | 0.7 |
| Digital photo frame | 0.73 |
| Video game console Xbox Kinect | 0.75 |
| Xbox 360 video game console | 0.78 |
| Microwave oven | 0.9 |
| Television Sharp Aquos 3D TV | 0.95 |
| PS3 Move video game console | 0.98 |
| Playstation 3 video game console | 0.99 |
| Element TV 41 “Plasma TV | 0.99 |
| Current large, flat-screen television | 0.96 |
| Window air conditioner | 0.9 |
| Legacy color television CRT-Based color television | 0.7 |
| Computer monitor Legacy flat panel computer monitor | 0.64 |
| White LED luminaire | 0.7-0.9 |
| Portable adapter | 0.55 |
| Laser printer | 0.5 |
| Incandescent lamp | one |
| Fluorescent lamp (uncompensated) | 0.5 |
| Fluorescent lamp (compensated) | 0.93 |
| Discharge lamp | 0.4-0.6 |
Reference // 2014 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings / electrical-installation.com
| buildings | Power factor |
| Auto parts | 0.75-0.80 |
| Brewery | 0.75-0.80 |
| Cement | 0.80-0.85 |
| Chemicals | 0.65-0.75 |
| Coal mine | 0.65-0.80 |
| Clothing | 0.35-0.60 |
| Electroplating | 0.65-0.70 |
| Foundry | 0.75-0.80 |
| Wrought | 0.70-0.80 |
| Hospital | 0.75-0.80 |
| Machine manufacturing | 0.60-0.65 |
| Metallurgy | 0.65-0.70 |
| Office building | 0.80-0.90 |
| Oil pumping | 0.40-0.60 |
| Paint Manufacturing | 0.65-0.70 |
| Plastics | 0.75-0.80 |
| 0.60-0.70 | |
| Work with Steel | 0.65-0.80 |
Reference // IEEE Std 141-1993 (IEEE Red Book)
| Induction motor | 0.7-0.8 |
| Electric arc furnaces | 0.6-0.8 |
| Welding | 0.4-0.7 |
| Machining | 0.4-0.7 |
| 0.5-0.7 | |
| DC Drives, AC VFDs (Variable speed drives) | 0.4-0.9 |
| Fluorescent lights (magnetic ballasts) | 0.7-0.8 |
Reference // criticalpowergroup.com
| Horse power | Speed | Power factor | ||
| (hp) | (rpm) | 1/2 load | 3/4 load | Full load |
| 0 – 5 | 1800 | 0.72 | 0.82 | 0.84 |
| 5 – 20 | 1800 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.86 |
| 20 – 100 | 1800 | 0.79 | 0.86 | 0.89 |
| 100 – 300 | 1800 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 0.91 |
Reference // Power Factor in Electrical Energy Management-A. Bhatia, BE-2012 Power Factor Requirements for Electronic Loads in California- Brian Fortenbery, 2014 http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com