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Example of kW to kVA Calculations
To convert kilowatts (kW) to kilovolt-amperes (kVA), you need to know the power factor (PF) of the load. The formula to convert kW to kVA is:
kVA=kW/Power Factor
Assuming a common power factor of 0.8 for these calculations.
Table of kW to kVA Conversions
Below is a table showing the conversion of various kW values to kVA, sorted from smallest to largest, assuming a power factor of 0.8.
|
kW |
Power Factor (PF) |
kVA |
|
1.00 |
0.80 |
1.25 |
|
10.00 |
0.80 |
12.50 |
|
15.00 |
0.80 |
18.75 |
|
20.00 |
0.80 |
25.00 |
|
30.00 |
0.80 |
37.50 |
|
50.00 |
0.80 |
62.50 |
|
100.00 |
0.80 |
125.00 |
|
150.00 |
0.80 |
187.50 |
|
200.00 |
0.80 |
250.00 |
|
300.00 |
0.80 |
375.00 |
|
500.00 |
0.80 |
625.00 |
|
1000.00 |
0.80 |
1250.00 |
Convert 1 kW to kVA
To convert 1 kW to kVA at a power factor of 0.8:
kVA=1/0.8=1.25 kVA
Convert 10 kW to kVA
To convert 10 kW to kVA at a power factor of 0.8:
kVA=10/0.8=12.50 kVA
Convert 100 kW to kVA
To convert 100 kW to kVA at a power factor of 0.8:
kVA=100/0.8=125.00 kVA