Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA) and Megawatts (MW) are both units of power, but they measure different aspects. kVA represents apparent power, which includes both active and reactive power, while MW refers to real power, which is the actual usable power in a system.
Welcome to the kVA to Megawatts Converter!
kVA to Megawatts Conversion Tool
Convert kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to megawatts (MW) quickly and easily. Simply enter the kVA value and click "Convert" to see the result in megawatts.
To convert kVA to MW, you need to use the power factor (PF), which represents efficiency in electrical systems:
MW = (kVA × Power Factor) / 1000
kVA: Apparent power in kilovolt-amperes
Power Factor (PF): Typically ranges from 0.7 to 1 (unitless)
MW: Real power in megawatts
For example, if you have a 2000 kVA system operating at a power factor of 0.9:
Common kVA to Megawatts Conversions
- 1 kVA ≈ 0.001 MW
- 10 kVA ≈ 0.01 MW
- 50 kVA ≈ 0.05 MW
- 100 kVA ≈ 0.1 MW
- 500 kVA ≈ 0.5 MW
- 1000 kVA ≈ 1 MW
- 5000 kVA ≈ 5 MW
The power factor affects efficiency in an electrical system. A higher power factor means better efficiency, reducing energy losses and improving performance
FAQs
- What is kVA?
- kVA (kilovolt-ampere) is a unit of apparent power used to describe the total amount of power in an electrical system, without accounting for any losses.
- What is a megawatt (MW)?
- A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power that equals one million watts. It is commonly used to measure the output of power plants or electrical consumption for large-scale systems.
- How do I convert kVA to MW?
- To convert kVA to MW, simply divide the value of kVA by 1000. For example, 1000 kVA = 1 MW.
- Why is this conversion important?
- This conversion is important because it helps in determining the power generation capacity and the electrical load of various systems.