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The full form of **kVA** is **Kilovolt-Ampere**.
It is a unit of apparent power in an electrical system. The "k" stands for "kilo," which means 1,000, so 1 kVA equals 1,000 volt-amperes (VA).
- **Volt-Ampere (VA)** is a measure of electrical power, similar to watts, but it refers to the total power in a circuit, including both the real power (used to do work) and the reactive power (which doesn't do work but is necessary to maintain the electric and magnetic fields in the system).
In simple terms, **kVA** is often used to rate generators, transformers, and other electrical equipment, as it helps show the capacity of these devices.
It is a unit of apparent power in an electrical system. The "k" stands for "kilo," which means 1,000, so 1 kVA equals 1,000 volt-amperes (VA).
- **Volt-Ampere (VA)** is a measure of electrical power, similar to watts, but it refers to the total power in a circuit, including both the real power (used to do work) and the reactive power (which doesn't do work but is necessary to maintain the electric and magnetic fields in the system).
In simple terms, **kVA** is often used to rate generators, transformers, and other electrical equipment, as it helps show the capacity of these devices.