Kilovolt-amps (kVA) to Watts (W) calculator
kVA to watts conversion
How to convert apparent power in kilovolt-amps (kVA) to power in watts (W)
The actual power P, in watts (W) in an electrical circuit is calculated by multiplying the apparent current S, in kilovolt-amps (kVA) by 1000, multiplied by the power factor PF.
P(W) = 1000 × S(kVA) × PF
Therefore:
Watts = the kilovolt-amps times 1000 times the power factor
watts = 1000 × kilovolt-amps × PF
Or
W = 1000 × kVA × PF
Example
Calculate the real power in an electrical circuit, in watts, given that the power factor is 0.7 and the apparent power is 4kVA.
Solution
P(W) = 1000 × S(kVA) × PF
P = 1000 × 4kVA × 0.7 = 2800W
