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To convert volt-amperes (VA) to watts (W), you need to know the power factor (PF) of the load. The formula to convert VA to watts is:
Watts=VA×Power Factor
Assuming a common power factor of 0.8 for these calculations.
Below is a table showing the conversion of various VA values to watts, sorted from smallest to largest, assuming a power factor of 0.8.
| VA | Power Factor (PF) | Watts (W) | VA | Power Factor (PF) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 0.8 | 32 | 100 | 0.8 | 80 |
| 300 | 0.8 | 240 | 400 | 0.8 | 320 |
| 425 | 0.8 | 340 | 450 | 0.8 | 360 |
| 500 | 0.8 | 400 | 600 | 0.8 | 480 |
| 650 | 0.8 | 520 | 750 | 0.8 | 600 |
| 850 | 0.8 | 680 | 900 | 0.8 | 720 |
| 950 | 0.8 | 760 | 1000 | 0.8 | 800 |
| 1100 | 0.8 | 880 | 1200 | 0.8 | 960 |
| 1350 | 0.8 | 1080 | 1400 | 0.8 | 1120 |
| 1500 | 0.8 | 1200 | 1800 | 0.8 | 1440 |
| 2000 | 0.8 | 1600 | 2200 | 0.8 | 1760 |
| 3000 | 0.8 | 2400 |
To convert 500 VA to watts at a power factor of 0.8:
Watts=500×0.8=400 W
To convert 1000 VA to watts at a power factor of 0.8:
Watts=1000×0.8=800 W
To convert 1500 VA to watts at a power factor of 0.8:
Watts=1500×0.8=1200 W
