Watts to kVA Calculator

To use the watts to kVA calculator, simply enter the watts and power factor values and click the “Calculate” button to get the result in watts.

Result in kilovolt-amps:

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Watts to kVA Calculation

The apparent power S in kilovolt-amps (kVA) is equal to the real power P in watts (W), divided by 1000 times the power factor PF:

S(kVA) =  P(W) / (1000 × PF)

For example, let’s convert 6200 watts to kVA given a power factor of 0.85.

S(kVA) = 6200 W/ (1,000 × 0.85) = 7.294117 kVA

Watts to kVA Conversion Table

Here’s a watts to kVA conversion table in markdown for a power factor of 0.85:

Watts (W)Kilovolt-ampere (kVA)
1000.12
5000.59
10001.18
15001.76
20002.35
25002.94
30003.53
35004.12
40004.71
45005.29
50005.88
55006.47
60007.06
65007.65
70008.24
75008.82
80009.41
850010.00
900010.59
950011.18
1000011.76
Watts to kVA conversion table

Note that these values are based on a power factor of 0.85, which is a common power factor for many types of electrical equipment. If you have a different power factor, the conversion factors will be different, so be sure to use the appropriate table for your specific situation.

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