Megawatt to Kilovolt-Ampere Converter
Conversion Formula
Factor
Formula
Unit Description
Megawatt (MW)
Definition
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts (10⁶ W). It represents large amounts of power commonly used to describe the output of power plants, large motors, and significant electrical installations.
History
The megawatt became standard with the growth of electrical power systems in the early 20th century. It provided an appropriate scale for describing power plant capacities, large industrial equipment, and electrical grid components as electricity became widespread.
Current Use
Megawatts are extensively used in the power industry for plant capacity ratings, large motor specifications, wind turbine output, and electrical grid planning. They're standard for power plant ratings, large industrial equipment, and renewable energy project specifications.
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
Megawatt(MW) | Kilovolt-Ampere(kVA) |
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1 | 1,000 |
2 | 2,000 |
3 | 3,000 |
4 | 4,000 |
5 | 5,000 |
6 | 6,000 |
7 | 7,000 |
8 | 8,000 |
9 | 9,000 |
10 | 10,000 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Megawatt to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 MW = 1,000 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = MW × 1,000
- Calculation: 1 MW × 1,000 = 1,000 kVA
Convert 10 Megawatt to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 MW = 1,000 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = MW × 1,000
- Calculation: 10 MW × 1,000 = 10,000 kVA
Convert 100 Megawatt to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 MW = 1,000 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = MW × 1,000
- Calculation: 100 MW × 1,000 = 100,000 kVA
Convert 1,000 Megawatt to Kilovolt-Ampere
- Conversion Factor: 1 MW = 1,000 kVA
- Conversion Formula: kVA = MW × 1,000
- Calculation: 1,000 MW × 1,000 = 1e+6 kVA