Kilovolt-Ampere to BTU per Hour Converter
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Unit Description
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.
BTU per Hour (BTU/hr)
Definition
BTU per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one British Thermal Unit per hour. It's widely used in HVAC applications and provides a practical scale for heating and cooling system ratings.
History
BTU per hour became the standard power unit for HVAC systems and thermal equipment. It provided an appropriate scale for heating and cooling applications, becoming universally adopted in the HVAC industry and building energy systems.
Current Use
BTU per hour is extensively used in HVAC systems, heating and cooling equipment ratings, building energy calculations, and thermal system specifications. It's standard for furnace ratings, air conditioner capacity, and building thermal load calculations.
Conversion Table
Kilovolt-Ampere(kVA) | BTU per Hour(BTU/hr) |
---|---|
1 | 3,412.14 |
2 | 6,824.28 |
3 | 10,236.4 |
4 | 13,648.6 |
5 | 17,060.7 |
6 | 20,472.8 |
7 | 23,885 |
8 | 27,297.1 |
9 | 30,709.3 |
10 | 34,121.4 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Kilovolt-Ampere to BTU per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 3,412.14 BTU/hr
- Conversion Formula: BTU/hr = kVA × 3,412.14
- Calculation: 1 kVA × 3,412.14 = 3,412.14 BTU/hr
Convert 10 Kilovolt-Ampere to BTU per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 3,412.14 BTU/hr
- Conversion Formula: BTU/hr = kVA × 3,412.14
- Calculation: 10 kVA × 3,412.14 = 34,121.4 BTU/hr
Convert 100 Kilovolt-Ampere to BTU per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 3,412.14 BTU/hr
- Conversion Formula: BTU/hr = kVA × 3,412.14
- Calculation: 100 kVA × 3,412.14 = 341,214 BTU/hr
Convert 1,000 Kilovolt-Ampere to BTU per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 3,412.14 BTU/hr
- Conversion Formula: BTU/hr = kVA × 3,412.14
- Calculation: 1,000 kVA × 3,412.14 = 3.41214e+6 BTU/hr