BTU per Second to Kilovolt-Ampere Converter
Conversion Formula
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Formula
Unit Description
BTU per Second (BTU/s)
Definition
BTU per second (BTU/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one British Thermal Unit per second. It's used in thermal engineering and HVAC applications, particularly in imperial unit systems.
History
BTU per second developed with the British Thermal Unit system and became important in thermal engineering and HVAC applications. It provided a power unit consistent with BTU energy measurements, particularly useful in heating and cooling system design.
Current Use
BTU per second is used in HVAC engineering, thermal system design, and heating/cooling applications. It's standard in imperial unit thermal calculations, boiler specifications, and air conditioning system ratings.
Kilovolt-Ampere (kVA)
Definition
Kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is a unit of apparent power equal to one thousand volt-amperes. It's widely used for rating large AC electrical equipment, transformers, and electrical systems where apparent power is the primary concern.
History
Kilovolt-ampere became standard with the growth of large AC electrical systems and power distribution. It provided an appropriate scale for rating transformers, generators, and large electrical equipment where apparent power capacity was the critical specification.
Current Use
Kilovolt-amperes are extensively used for transformer ratings, generator specifications, large UPS systems, and electrical distribution equipment. They're standard for power system design, electrical equipment ratings, and AC power capacity specifications.
Conversion Table
BTU per Second(BTU/s) | Kilovolt-Ampere(kVA) |
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1 | 1.05506 |
2 | 2.11011 |
3 | 3.16517 |
4 | 4.22022 |
5 | 5.27528 |
6 | 6.33034 |
7 | 7.38539 |
8 | 8.44045 |
9 | 9.4955 |
10 | 10.5506 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 BTU per Second to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.05506 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = BTU/s × 1.05506
- Calculation: 1 BTU/s × 1.05506 = 1.05506 kVA
Convert 10 BTU per Second to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.05506 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = BTU/s × 1.05506
- Calculation: 10 BTU/s × 1.05506 = 10.5506 kVA
Convert 100 BTU per Second to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.05506 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = BTU/s × 1.05506
- Calculation: 100 BTU/s × 1.05506 = 105.506 kVA
Convert 1,000 BTU per Second to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 BTU/s = 1.05506 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = BTU/s × 1.05506
- Calculation: 1,000 BTU/s × 1.05506 = 1,055.06 kVA