Kilovolt-Amperes to Megawatts Converter
How to Convert Kilovolt-Amperes (kVA) to Megawatts (MW)
To convert kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to megawatts (MW), you need to consider the power factor (PF). The formula is:
KVA to MW Calculation Formula
The real power P in megawatts (MW) is equal to the apparent power S in kilovolt-amperes (kVA), multiplied by the power factor PF, and divided by 1000:
P(MW) = (S(kVA) × PF) / 1000Thus, megawatts are equal to kilovolt-amperes multiplied by the power factor and divided by 1000:
MW = (kVA × PF) / 1000Example Calculation
If you have an apparent power measurement of 100 kVA and a power factor of 0.9, the calculation would be:
P(MW) = (100 kVA × 0.9) / 1000 = 0.09 MWApparent Power (kVA)
Kilovolt-amperes (kVA) represent the total power supplied by the electrical system, including both real power and reactive power.
Real Power (MW)
Megawatts (MW) represent the actual power consumed by a device, which performs useful work in an electrical system.
Power Factor (PF)
Power factor is the ratio between real power (MW) and apparent power (kVA). It indicates how effectively the electrical power is being converted into useful work.
Pro Tip
Always size your electrical systems based on MW (real power) rather than kVA (apparent power) to ensure your system meets actual power needs!
For more information on kilovolt-amperes and megawatts, visit the NRC document on Megawatts.
Kilovolt-Amperes to Megawatts Conversion Table
Formula: MW = kVA × Power Factor (PF) / 1000
| Kilovolt-Amperes [kVA] | MW at PF=1.0 | MW at PF=0.9 | MW at PF=0.8 | MW at PF=0.7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kVA | 1.000 MW | 0.900 MW | 0.800 MW | 0.700 MW |
| 2 kVA | 2.000 MW | 1.800 MW | 1.600 MW | 1.400 MW |
| 3 kVA | 3.000 MW | 2.700 MW | 2.400 MW | 2.100 MW |
| 4 kVA | 4.000 MW | 3.600 MW | 3.200 MW | 2.800 MW |
| 5 kVA | 5.000 MW | 4.500 MW | 4.000 MW | 3.500 MW |
| 10 kVA | 10.000 MW | 9.000 MW | 8.000 MW | 7.000 MW |
| 15 kVA | 15.000 MW | 13.500 MW | 12.000 MW | 10.500 MW |
| 20 kVA | 20.000 MW | 18.000 MW | 16.000 MW | 14.000 MW |
| 25 kVA | 25.000 MW | 22.500 MW | 20.000 MW | 17.500 MW |
| 30 kVA | 30.000 MW | 27.000 MW | 24.000 MW | 21.000 MW |
