A measure of apparent power, kVA, or kilo-volt-amperes, reads the complete amount of power that is being used in a system, such as a generator. When such a system is 100% efficient, kW, or kilowatts, are equal to kVA.

Is kW and kVA the same?

What is the difference between kW and kVa? The primary difference between kW (kilowatt) and kVA (kilovolt-ampere) is the power factor. kW is the unit of real power and kVA is a unit of apparent power (or real power plus re-active power). ... The kilovolt-amperes (kVa) are the generator end capacity.

How do you convert kVA to kW?

In other words, volt-amps x power factor = watts. Similarly, KVA*PF = KW, Or kilovolt-amps times power factor equals kilowatts.