Convert 2 Kilovolt-Ampere to Pferdestärke (PS) - Power

A list of units symbol and data.
From kVA	To PS	All conversion
1 kVA	1.3596216173039044 PS
2 kVA	2.719243234607809 PS
3 kVA	4.078864851911713 PS
4 kVA	5.438486469215618 PS
5 kVA	6.798108086519522 PS
6 kVA	8.157729703823426 PS
7 kVA	9.51735132112733 PS
8 kVA	10.876972938431235 PS
9 kVA	12.23659455573514 PS
10 kVA	13.596216173039045 PS

A list of units symbol and data.

From kVA

To PS

All conversion

1 kVA

1.3596216173039044 PS

2 kVA

2.719243234607809 PS

3 kVA

4.078864851911713 PS

4 kVA

5.438486469215618 PS

5 kVA

6.798108086519522 PS

6 kVA

8.157729703823426 PS

7 kVA

9.51735132112733 PS

8 kVA

10.876972938431235 PS

9 kVA

12.23659455573514 PS

10 kVA

13.596216173039045 PS

Understanding Kilovolt-Ampere (kVA)

The kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is a unit of apparent power equal to 1,000 volt-amperes. It is commonly used to express the capacity of large electrical equipment like generators, transformers, and UPS systems.

In AC circuits, especially those with reactive components, the kVA rating indicates the total power the equipment can handle, including both real power (watts) and reactive power (VARs). This is crucial for ensuring that electrical systems are designed with components that can manage the total expected load.

For example, a transformer rated at 100 kVA can handle a combination of voltage and current that multiplies to 100,000, but the actual usable power (in kilowatts) will depend on the power factor of the load.

Professionals use kVA ratings to ensure that electrical infrastructure is adequately sized, preventing issues like overheating, inefficiency, or equipment failure due to underestimation of power requirements.

Pferdestärke (PS): Understanding Metric Horsepower

Pferdestärke, abbreviated as PS, is the German term for metric horsepower. It was established to quantify the power output of engines, particularly in Europe. One PS is defined as the power required to lift a mass of 75 kilograms against Earth's gravity over a distance of one meter in one second, equivalent to approximately 735.5 watts.

This unit was widely used in automotive contexts across Europe before the adoption of the International System of Units (SI), which uses the watt as the standard unit of power. Despite the shift to SI units, PS remains prevalent in car specifications and marketing materials within certain regions.

It's important to note that 1 PS is approximately equal to 0.9863 mechanical horsepower (hp). This slight difference arises from the distinct definitions and measurement standards between the metric and imperial systems.

Understanding PS is crucial for interpreting vehicle performance metrics, especially when comparing specifications from different regions or manufacturers.

1 Kilovolt-Ampere = 1000 Watt

Convert 2 kVA → W

1 Kilovolt-Ampere = 1 Kilowatt

Convert 2 kVA → kW

1 Kilovolt-Ampere = 0.001 Megawatt

Convert 2 kVA → MW

1 Kilovolt-Ampere = 0.000001 Gigawatt

Convert 2 kVA → GW

1 Kilovolt-Ampere = 1e-9 Terawatt

Convert 2 kVA → TW

1 Kilovolt-Ampere = 1e-12 Petawatt

Convert 2 kVA → PW