kVA to Watts & kW Calculator

Convert Apparent Power (kVA) to Real Power (Watts & kW) using Power Factor (PF). Essential for generator sizing.

Power Specs

Standard generator rating is 0.8 PF (inductive motor loads) or 1.0 PF (pure resistive heating).

Real Power

8,000 Watts
Kilowatts (kW): 8.00 kW
Total Volt-Amps (VA): 10,000 VA
Watts = 10 kVA × 1000 × 0.8 = 8,000 W

How to Convert kVA to Watts

kVA (kilo-volt-amperes) represents apparent power, while Watts (or kW) represents real power that does useful work.

Watts = kVA × 1,000 × Power Factor
kW = kVA × Power Factor

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