Convert 2 Volt-Ampere to BTU per hour - Power

A list of units symbol and data.
From VA	To BTU/h	All conversion
1 VA	3.4121416351330756 BTU/h
2 VA	6.824283270266151 BTU/h
3 VA	10.236424905399227 BTU/h
4 VA	13.648566540532302 BTU/h
5 VA	17.06070817566538 BTU/h
6 VA	20.472849810798454 BTU/h
7 VA	23.88499144593153 BTU/h
8 VA	27.297133081064604 BTU/h
9 VA	30.70927471619768 BTU/h
10 VA	34.12141635133076 BTU/h

A list of units symbol and data.

From VA

To BTU/h

All conversion

1 VA

3.4121416351330756 BTU/h

2 VA

6.824283270266151 BTU/h

3 VA

10.236424905399227 BTU/h

4 VA

13.648566540532302 BTU/h

5 VA

17.06070817566538 BTU/h

6 VA

20.472849810798454 BTU/h

7 VA

23.88499144593153 BTU/h

8 VA

27.297133081064604 BTU/h

9 VA

30.70927471619768 BTU/h

10 VA

34.12141635133076 BTU/h

Exploring Volt-Ampere (VA)

The volt-ampere (VA) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, representing the product of the root mean square (RMS) voltage and RMS current. It is used to quantify the total power in AC circuits, encompassing both real power (watts) and reactive power (VARs).

In direct current (DC) circuits, 1 VA is equivalent to 1 watt, as there is no reactive power. However, in alternating current (AC) systems, especially those with inductive or capacitive loads, the VA rating indicates the total power the system must handle, regardless of how much is converted into useful work.

Understanding VA is essential when designing or evaluating electrical systems, as it ensures that components like transformers and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are appropriately rated to handle the expected load without overheating or failing.

For instance, a device rated at 500 VA can handle a combination of voltage and current that multiplies to 500, but the actual usable power (in watts) may be less, depending on the power factor.

BTU per Hour (BTU/h): A Measure of Heat Transfer Rate

The British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power that quantifies the rate of heat transfer. One BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. When expressed per hour, it indicates how much heat energy is transferred in that time frame.

In terms of power, 1 BTU/h is approximately equal to 0.29307107 watts. This unit is commonly used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to specify the heating or cooling capacity of equipment.

For instance, an air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU/h can remove that amount of heat from a space in one hour. Understanding BTU/h ratings helps consumers and professionals assess the suitability of HVAC systems for specific applications.

1 Volt-Ampere = 1 Watt

Convert 2 VA → W

1 Volt-Ampere = 0.001 Kilowatt

Convert 2 VA → kW

1 Volt-Ampere = 0.000001 Megawatt

Convert 2 VA → MW

1 Volt-Ampere = 1e-9 Gigawatt

Convert 2 VA → GW

1 Volt-Ampere = 1e-12 Terawatt

Convert 2 VA → TW

1 Volt-Ampere = 1e-15 Petawatt

Convert 2 VA → PW