Megavolt-amperes to megawatts
Type a value in MVA to get it in MW instantly.
80MW
That's 100× as big as a neighbourhood substation, while a power station generator is 6× bigger.
Convert the other way: MW to MVA
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 MVA to MW
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 MVA = 80 MW.
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
MVA to MW conversion table
| MVA | MW |
|---|---|
| 1 MVA | 0.8 MW |
| 2 MVA | 1.6 MW |
| 5 MVA | 4 MW |
| 7.5 MVA | 6 MW |
| 10 MVA | 8 MW |
| 15 MVA | 12 MW |
| 20 MVA | 16 MW |
| 30 MVA | 24 MW |
| 50 MVA | 40 MW |
| 100 MVA | 80 MW |
| 250 MVA | 200 MW |
| 500 MVA | 400 MW |
MW to MVA conversion table
| MW | MVA |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1.25 MVA |
| 2 MW | 2.5 MVA |
| 5 MW | 6.25 MVA |
| 7.5 MW | 9.375 MVA |
| 10 MW | 12.5 MVA |
| 15 MW | 18.75 MVA |
| 20 MW | 25 MVA |
| 30 MW | 37.5 MVA |
| 50 MW | 62.5 MVA |
| 100 MW | 125 MVA |
| 250 MW | 312.5 MVA |
| 500 MW | 625 MVA |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many MW is 1 MVA?
- 1 MVA is 0.8 MW.
- How many MW is 10 MVA?
- 10 MVA is 8 MW.
- How many MW is 100 MVA?
- 100 MVA is 80 MW.
The units
About these units
Megavolt-amperes (MVA)
For substations and power stations.
Megawatts (MW)
Real power, in millions of watts.
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