Convert 2 Volt-Ampere to Kilovolt-Ampere - Power

A list of units symbol and data.
From VA	To kVA	All conversion
1 VA	0.001 kVA
2 VA	0.002 kVA
3 VA	0.003 kVA
4 VA	0.004 kVA
5 VA	0.005 kVA
6 VA	0.006 kVA
7 VA	0.007 kVA
8 VA	0.008 kVA
9 VA	0.009 kVA
10 VA	0.01 kVA

A list of units symbol and data.

From VA

To kVA

All conversion

1 VA

0.001 kVA

2 VA

0.002 kVA

3 VA

0.003 kVA

4 VA

0.004 kVA

5 VA

0.005 kVA

6 VA

0.006 kVA

7 VA

0.007 kVA

8 VA

0.008 kVA

9 VA

0.009 kVA

10 VA

0.01 kVA

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.

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.

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