How to convert VA to watts

How to convert apparent power in volt-amps (VA) to real power in watts (W).

VA to watts calculation formula

So The real power P in watts (W) is equal to the apparent power S in volt-amps (VA), times the power factor PF:

P(W)S(VA) × PF

So watts are equal to volt-amps times the power factor.

watts = volt-amps × PF

or

W = VA × PF

Example 1

What is the real power in watts when the apparent power is 400 VA and the power factor is 0.8?

Solution:

P = 400VA × 0.8 = 320W

Example 2

What is the real power in watts when the apparent power is 4000 VA and the power factor is 0.8?

Solution:

P = 4000VA × 0.8 = 3200W

Example 3

What is the real power in watts when the apparent power is 40000 VA and the power factor is 0.8?

Solution:

P = 40000VA × 0.8 = 32000W

Example 4

What is the real power in watts when the apparent power is 400000 VA and the power factor is 0.8?

Solution:

P = 400000VA × 0.8 = 320000W

Example 5

What is the real power in watts when the apparent power is 4000000 VA and the power factor is 0.8?

Solution:

P = 4000000VA × 0.8 = 3200000W

 

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