kW to VA Calculator

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Result

Formula

VA = (kW × 1000) / PF

FAQs

VA = (kW × 1000) / PF. Example: 5 kW at PF 0.8 = (5 × 1000) / 0.8 = 6250 VA.

VA includes reactive power that doesn't do work. The power factor accounts for this difference between apparent and real power.