kW to VA Calculator
Convert kilowatts (kW) to volt-amps (VA) using power factor. Calculate the apparent power in VA for UPS and power supply sizing.
kW
APPARENT POWER
5,882 VA
IN kVA
5.88 kVA
FORMULA
VA = (kWร1000)/PF
POWER FACTOR
0.85
๐ก How to Convert kW to VA
Formula
VA = (kW ร 1,000) / PF
Example: 5 kW at PF = 0.85 โ VA = 5,000 / 0.85 = 5,882 VA
Example: 5 kW at PF = 0.85 โ VA = 5,000 / 0.85 = 5,882 VA
UPS systems are rated in VA. To ensure your UPS can handle your load, convert the load's real power (kW) to apparent power (VA).
5 kW รท 0.85 PF = 5,882 VA. Always size your UPS based on VA, not watts.