Kilovolt-Ampere to Decawatt Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
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.
Decawatt (daW)
Definition
A decawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to ten watts (10¹ W). It represents small power levels typically found in low-power appliances, electronic devices, and small electrical systems.
History
The decawatt developed as part of the metric system's decimal structure, providing a convenient intermediate unit between watts and smaller power measurements. It became useful for describing power consumption of small electronic devices and low-power systems.
Current Use
Decawatts are used for low-power appliance ratings, electronic device specifications, and small electrical systems. They're found in specifications for small electronic devices, LED lighting, and low-power electrical equipment.
Conversion Table
Kilovolt-Ampere(kVA) | Decawatt(daW) |
---|---|
1 | 100 |
2 | 200 |
3 | 300 |
4 | 400 |
5 | 500 |
6 | 600 |
7 | 700 |
8 | 800 |
9 | 900 |
10 | 1,000 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Kilovolt-Ampere to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 100 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = kVA × 100
- Calculation: 1 kVA × 100 = 100 daW
Convert 10 Kilovolt-Ampere to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 100 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = kVA × 100
- Calculation: 10 kVA × 100 = 1,000 daW
Convert 100 Kilovolt-Ampere to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 100 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = kVA × 100
- Calculation: 100 kVA × 100 = 10,000 daW
Convert 1,000 Kilovolt-Ampere to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 kVA = 100 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = kVA × 100
- Calculation: 1,000 kVA × 100 = 100,000 daW