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Kilowatt (kW)

The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 1,000 watts:

Kilowatts are widely used to measure the power consumption or output of household appliances, small engines, and electric tools. For example, a typical microwave oven might use about 1 kW of power.

In electricity billing, power usage is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which reflects energy consumption over time.

The kilowatt is a practical unit for everyday energy use, bridging the scale from watts (for small devices) to megawatts (for larger power generation). It helps people understand and compare the power ratings of common electrical equipment.

Kilovolt-Ampere [kV·A]

The kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is a unit of apparent power used in electrical engineering.

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  It represents the product of voltage (in kilovolts, kV) and current (in amperes, A) without considering the phase angle between them.

  
  
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  Apparent power (measured in kVA) combines both real power (kW) and reactive power (kVAR) in an AC electrical system.

  
  
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  1 kVA = 1,000 volt-amperes (VA)

  
  

The kilovolt-ampere is used to size electrical equipment like transformers and generators, reflecting the total power capacity regardless of power factor.