Kilovolt-amperes to kilowatts
Type a value in kVA to get it in kW instantly.
80kW
That's 2× as big as a pole-mounted transformer, while a neighbourhood substation is 10× bigger.
Convert the other way: kW to kVA
What it means
How big a supply is that?
Watts, kilowatts and kvar depend on the power factor chosen above. Reference ratings are typical.
The math
How to convert kVA to kW
kW = kVA × PF and kvar = kVA × √(1 − PF²). The three form a right triangle: kVA² = kW² + kvar². The figures below use the power factor selected above.
Example: 100 kVA = 80 kW.
The watts, kilowatts and kvar below assume 0.8 (generator rating). Change it above and every number updates.
Every unit
Your power in every unit
Tables
kVA to kW conversion table
| kVA | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 kVA | 0.8 kW |
| 2 kVA | 1.6 kW |
| 5 kVA | 4 kW |
| 7.5 kVA | 6 kW |
| 10 kVA | 8 kW |
| 15 kVA | 12 kW |
| 20 kVA | 16 kW |
| 30 kVA | 24 kW |
| 50 kVA | 40 kW |
| 100 kVA | 80 kW |
| 250 kVA | 200 kW |
| 500 kVA | 400 kW |
kW to kVA conversion table
| kW | kVA |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.25 kVA |
| 2 kW | 2.5 kVA |
| 5 kW | 6.25 kVA |
| 7.5 kW | 9.375 kVA |
| 10 kW | 12.5 kVA |
| 15 kW | 18.75 kVA |
| 20 kW | 25 kVA |
| 30 kW | 37.5 kVA |
| 50 kW | 62.5 kVA |
| 100 kW | 125 kVA |
| 250 kW | 312.5 kVA |
| 500 kW | 625 kVA |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many kW is 1 kVA?
- 1 kVA is 0.8 kW.
- How many kW is 10 kVA?
- 10 kVA is 8 kW.
- How many kW is 100 kVA?
- 100 kVA is 80 kW.
The units
About these units
Kilovolt-amperes (kVA)
How generators and transformers are rated.
Kilowatts (kW)
Real power, in thousands of watts.
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