Volt-amps (VA) to Kilowatts (kW) Electrical Conversion Calculator
Convert volt-amps (VA) to kilowatts (kW) by entering the power in kW and power factor below.
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How to Convert Kilowatts to Volt-amps
Both kilowatts and volt-amps measure electrical power. Kilowatts is a measure of real power while volt-amps are a measure of apparent power. Because the amount of apparent power is not always able to used for real work due to the power factor, converting between them requires the formula below.
kW to VA Conversion Formula
kW = (VA × PF) ÷ 1,000
Kilowatts are equal to the volt-amps times the power factor, divided by 1,000.
For example, follow this example to convert 45 VA with a power factor of 80% to kilowatts.
kW = (45 VA × 0.8) ÷ 1,000
kW = 36 ÷ 1,000
kW = 0.036 kW
Equivalent Volt-amps and Kilowatts Chart
| VA | kW |
|---|---|
| 6,250 VA | 5 kW |
| 9,375 VA | 7.5 kW |
| 12,500 VA | 10 kW |
| 18,750 VA | 15 kW |
| 25,000 VA | 20 kW |
| 31,250 VA | 25 kW |
| 37,500 VA | 30 kW |
| 50,000 VA | 40 kW |
| 62,500 VA | 50 kW |
| 75,000 VA | 60 kW |
| 93,750 VA | 75 kW |
| 125,000 VA | 100 kW |