1 kVA = 1,000 VA exactly. To convert kVA to VA, multiply by 1,000. For example, 1.5 kVA = 1,500 VA and 200 kVA = 200,000 VA. Use the calculator below for any decimal or whole-number value, or switch the direction when you need VA to kVA.
kVA to VA Calculator
Enter a value, choose the direction, and get the exact conversion.
Quick reference
| kVA | VA |
|---|---|
| 0.5 kVA | 500 VA |
| 1 kVA | 1,000 VA |
| 1.5 kVA | 1,500 VA |
| 2 kVA | 2,000 VA |
| 5 kVA | 5,000 VA |
| 10 kVA | 10,000 VA |
| 100 kVA | 100,000 VA |
| 200 kVA | 200,000 VA |
Quick formulas: VA = kVA × 1000 and kVA = VA ÷ 1000.
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kVA to VA conversion table
These common values give the same result as the calculator because kVA and VA are the same apparent-power quantity expressed at different scales.
| kVA | VA |
|---|---|
| 0.25 kVA | 250 VA |
| 0.5 kVA | 500 VA |
| 0.75 kVA | 750 VA |
| 1 kVA | 1,000 VA |
| 1.5 kVA | 1,500 VA |
| 2 kVA | 2,000 VA |
| 3 kVA | 3,000 VA |
| 5 kVA | 5,000 VA |
| 10 kVA | 10,000 VA |
| 20 kVA | 20,000 VA |
| 25 kVA | 25,000 VA |
| 50 kVA | 50,000 VA |
| 75 kVA | 75,000 VA |
| 100 kVA | 100,000 VA |
| 200 kVA | 200,000 VA |
| 500 kVA | 500,000 VA |
| 1,000 kVA | 1,000,000 VA |
kVA to VA formula
The conversion is a scale change:
VA = kVA × 1000
So, if the value is 5 kVA:
5 × 1000 = 5,000 VA
No power factor is required for this conversion because both kVA and VA express apparent power. Power factor becomes relevant only when apparent power is converted to real power such as watts or kilowatts.
MVA to VA
The same metric scale continues above kVA:
1 MVA = 1,000 kVA = 1,000,000 VA
Therefore, 2.5 MVA = 2,500 kVA = 2,500,000 VA.
kVA vs. VA: what is the difference?
kVA and VA measure the same quantity: apparent power. The difference is only the unit scale. One kilovolt-ampere contains one thousand volt-amperes, so a rating of 1.5 kVA and a rating of 1,500 VA represent the same amount of apparent power.
This is why converting between kVA and VA does not require voltage, current, efficiency, or power factor. You are not calculating a different electrical quantity; you are only changing the prefix.
Reverse conversion: VA to kVA
To convert VA to kVA, divide by 1,000:
kVA = VA ÷ 1000
| VA | kVA |
|---|---|
| 250 VA | 0.25 kVA |
| 500 VA | 0.5 kVA |
| 1,000 VA | 1 kVA |
| 1,500 VA | 1.5 kVA |
| 2,000 VA | 2 kVA |
| 10,000 VA | 10 kVA |
| 16,500 VA | 16.5 kVA |
| 100,000 VA | 100 kVA |
If VA to kVA is your main task, you can also use the dedicated VA to kVA calculator.
Solved kVA to VA examples
1 kVA to VA
1 × 1000 = 1,000 VA
1.5 kVA to VA
1.5 × 1000 = 1,500 VA
3 kVA to VA
3 × 1000 = 3,000 VA
100 kVA to VA
100 × 1000 = 100,000 VA
200 kVA to VA
200 × 1000 = 200,000 VA
16,500 VA to kVA
16,500 ÷ 1000 = 16.5 kVA
Using kVA and VA on equipment ratings
Transformers, UPS systems, generators, and other electrical equipment may show apparent-power ratings in VA or kVA. When two ratings use different units, convert them to the same unit before comparing the numbers.
For example, a 75 kVA rating is 75,000 VA. The conversion does not tell you the equipment’s watt rating, efficiency, loading margin, or suitability for a particular application; those are separate questions that may require additional information.
Quick kVA to VA answers
- 1 kVA = 1,000 VA
- 1.5 kVA = 1,500 VA
- 2 kVA = 2,000 VA
- 3 kVA = 3,000 VA
- 5 kVA = 5,000 VA
- 10 kVA = 10,000 VA
- 20 kVA = 20,000 VA
- 100 kVA = 100,000 VA
- 200 kVA = 200,000 VA
- 1,000 kVA = 1,000,000 VA
kVA to VA FAQ
How many VA are in 1 kVA?
There are exactly 1,000 VA in 1 kVA.
How do I convert kVA to VA?
Multiply the kVA value by 1,000. For example, 7.2 kVA × 1,000 = 7,200 VA.
How do I convert VA to kVA?
Divide the VA value by 1,000. For example, 2,500 VA ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 kVA.
Do I need power factor to convert kVA to VA?
No. kVA and VA are both units of apparent power, so the conversion is only a change of scale.
Is 1.5 kVA the same as 1,500 VA?
Yes. 1.5 kVA = 1,500 VA.
How many VA are in 1 MVA?
1 MVA = 1,000,000 VA. It is also equal to 1,000 kVA.
Can I convert kVA directly to volts?
This calculator does not convert kVA directly to volts. kVA and VA are apparent-power units, while volts are a different electrical quantity.
Related conversions
- VA to kVA Calculator — reverse the conversion from volt-amperes to kilovolt-amperes.
- Amperes to VA Calculator — calculate apparent power when the required electrical inputs are available.