Convert 2 Volt-Ampere to Kilojoule per hour - Power

A list of units symbol and data.
From VA	To kJ/h	All conversion
1 VA	3.599999712000023 kJ/h
2 VA	7.199999424000046 kJ/h
3 VA	10.799999136000068 kJ/h
4 VA	14.399998848000092 kJ/h
5 VA	17.999998560000115 kJ/h
6 VA	21.599998272000136 kJ/h
7 VA	25.19999798400016 kJ/h
8 VA	28.799997696000183 kJ/h
9 VA	32.3999974080002 kJ/h
10 VA	35.99999712000023 kJ/h

A list of units symbol and data.

From VA

To kJ/h

All conversion

1 VA

3.599999712000023 kJ/h

2 VA

7.199999424000046 kJ/h

3 VA

10.799999136000068 kJ/h

4 VA

14.399998848000092 kJ/h

5 VA

17.999998560000115 kJ/h

6 VA

21.599998272000136 kJ/h

7 VA

25.19999798400016 kJ/h

8 VA

28.799997696000183 kJ/h

9 VA

32.3999974080002 kJ/h

10 VA

35.99999712000023 kJ/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.

Kilojoule per Hour (kJ/h): A Practical Metric for Long-Term Energy Consumption

The kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) is a unit of power representing the transfer or use of one kilojoule of energy per hour. While it measures a much slower rate of energy flow compared to kJ/s or kJ/min, it’s particularly useful in evaluating systems with continuous, long-term energy consumption, such as climate control systems, residential energy use, and even basal metabolic rates in humans.

With 1 kJ/h being equal to approximately 0.2778 watts, this unit allows for granular insights into low-energy systems, offering accuracy in scenarios where slight variations in energy use have significant implications over time.

Engineers, energy auditors, and environmental scientists use kilojoule per hour to calculate and track energy efficiency, especially when implementing strategies for cost savings, carbon footprint reduction, and regulatory compliance.

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