Convert kilovolt ampere to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert kilovolt ampere [kV*A] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to kilovolt ampere.
How to Convert Kilovolt Ampere to Horsepower (Electric)
1 kV*A = 1.34048257372654 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 kV*A to hp (electric):
15 kV*A = 15 × 1.34048257372654 hp (electric) = 20.1072386058981 hp (electric)
Kilovolt Ampere to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.