Volt-Ampere to Kilojoule per Hour Converter
Conversion Formula
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Formula
Unit Description
Volt-Ampere (VA)
Definition
Volt-ampere (VA) is a unit of apparent power in AC electrical systems, representing the product of voltage and current. It differs from watts (real power) in AC systems where voltage and current may not be in phase.
History
Volt-ampere became important with the development of AC electrical systems, where the distinction between apparent power and real power became crucial. It provided a way to specify the total power capacity of AC electrical equipment regardless of power factor.
Current Use
Volt-amperes are used for AC electrical equipment ratings, transformer specifications, and electrical system design. They're standard for UPS ratings, transformer capacity, and AC electrical equipment where apparent power is more relevant than real power.
Kilojoule per Hour (kJ/h)
Definition
Kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one kilojoule per hour. It provides a convenient scale for moderate power measurements in energy system analysis and thermal applications.
History
Kilojoule per hour developed as a practical unit for energy system analysis and thermal calculations. It provided an appropriate scale for describing power in terms of energy per time, particularly useful in heating and cooling system analysis.
Current Use
Kilojoule per hour is used in energy system analysis, thermal calculations, and heating/cooling applications. It's found in energy efficiency calculations, thermal system design, and applications where energy rates are more intuitive than electrical power units.
Conversion Table
Volt-Ampere(VA) | Kilojoule per Hour(kJ/h) |
---|---|
1 | 3.6 |
2 | 7.2 |
3 | 10.8 |
4 | 14.4 |
5 | 18 |
6 | 21.6 |
7 | 25.2 |
8 | 28.8 |
9 | 32.4 |
10 | 36 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Volt-Ampere to Kilojoule per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 3.6 kJ/h
- Conversion Formula: kJ/h = VA × 3.6
- Calculation: 1 VA × 3.6 = 3.6 kJ/h
Convert 10 Volt-Ampere to Kilojoule per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 3.6 kJ/h
- Conversion Formula: kJ/h = VA × 3.6
- Calculation: 10 VA × 3.6 = 36 kJ/h
Convert 100 Volt-Ampere to Kilojoule per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 3.6 kJ/h
- Conversion Formula: kJ/h = VA × 3.6
- Calculation: 100 VA × 3.6 = 360 kJ/h
Convert 1,000 Volt-Ampere to Kilojoule per Hour
- Conversion Factor: 1 VA = 3.6 kJ/h
- Conversion Formula: kJ/h = VA × 3.6
- Calculation: 1,000 VA × 3.6 = 3,600 kJ/h