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1 kVA (kilovolt-ampere) is equal to 1 kW (kilowatt) if the power factor is 1.
However, in most cases, the power factor is less than 1, so the actual power (kW) is lower than the apparent power (kVA).
The formula to convert kVA to kW is:
\[
\text{kW} = \text{kVA} \times \text{Power Factor}
\]
For example:
- If the power factor is 0.8, 1 kVA would be equal to 0.8 kW.
- If the power factor is 0.9, 1 kVA would be equal to 0.9 kW.
So, the conversion depends on the specific power factor of the system you're dealing with.
However, in most cases, the power factor is less than 1, so the actual power (kW) is lower than the apparent power (kVA).
The formula to convert kVA to kW is:
\[
\text{kW} = \text{kVA} \times \text{Power Factor}
\]
For example:
- If the power factor is 0.8, 1 kVA would be equal to 0.8 kW.
- If the power factor is 0.9, 1 kVA would be equal to 0.9 kW.
So, the conversion depends on the specific power factor of the system you're dealing with.