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Gigavolt-Amperes to Volt-Amperes conversion

Gigavolt-Amperes to Volt-Amperes conversion table

Gigavolt-Amperes (GVA)Volt-Amperes (VA)
00
11000000000
22000000000
33000000000
44000000000
55000000000
66000000000
77000000000
88000000000
99000000000
1010000000000
2020000000000
3030000000000
4040000000000
5050000000000
6060000000000
7070000000000
8080000000000
9090000000000
100100000000000
10001000000000000

How to convert gigavolt-amperes to volt-amperes?

Apparent Power is measured in Volt-Amperes (VA) and its multiples, such as kiloVolt-Amperes (kVA), MegaVolt-Amperes (MVA), and GigaVolt-Amperes (GVA). To convert 1 GigaVolt-Amperes (GVA) to Volt-Amperes, you need to understand the metric prefixes. Here's the breakdown:

1 Giga = 1,000,000,000 1 Volt-Ampere (VA) = 1 unit of Apparent Power

So, 1 GVA = 1,000,000,000 VA

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of GigaVolt-Amperes:

  1. Power Grids:

    • Large power grids and substations often operate at very high apparent power levels. For instance, a large substation might handle a capacity of 2 GVA, which is 2,000,000,000 VA.

  2. High-Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems:

    • HVDC systems are used for long-distance power transmission. Some HVDC links can carry around 3-4 GVA, which would be 3,000,000,000 VA to 4,000,000,000 VA, helping to efficiently transmit power over thousands of kilometers with minimal losses.

  3. Industrial Applications:

    • Massive industrial processes like aluminum smelting or steel manufacturing might have apparent power requirements in the range of multiple GVA. For example, a steel manufacturing plant might require 1.5 GVA (1,500,000,000 VA).

  4. Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects:

    • Giant wind farms or solar parks can produce power in the range of several GVA. For instance, a large solar park might have a capacity of 1 GVA, converting it into 1,000,000,000 VA of Apparent Power.

By understanding these examples, one can appreciate the significance and the scale at which GigaVolt-Amperes are used in various sectors.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Volt-Amperes to other unit conversions.

What is gigavolt-amperes?

A very specific and technical question!

Gigavolt-amperes (GVA) or gigavolt-amps (GVA) is a unit of measurement for electrical power.

1 Gigavolt-ampere (GVA) is equal to 1 billion volt-amperes (V-A).

In other words, it's a measure of the capacity of an electrical system to supply energy. The term "giga" refers to the number of billions (10^9), and "volt-amperes" represents the product of voltage (measured in volts) and current (measured in amperes).

GVA is often used to express the rating or capacity of large electrical devices, such as:

  • Generators
  • Transformers
  • Power electronics systems
  • Large industrial motors

It's worth noting that GVA is equivalent to other units like Gigawatts (GW) and Megawatt-hours (MWh), but in the context of electrical engineering and power systems analysis, GVA is a more commonly used term.

What is volt-ampere?

A volt-ampere (VA) is the unit used for measuring the apparent power, S, in a circuit. In other words, apparent power, VA, or S represents the complete amount of power that is being used in a system.

When referring to a circuit running on DC

P=I∗VP = I*V

When referring to a circuit running on AC

Pav=Ipk∗Vpk2=Irms∗Vrms=SP_{av} = \frac{I_{pk}*V_{pk}}{2} = I_{rms}*V_{rms} = S

Wikipedia page for Volt-ampere Definition of apparent power can be found on following article The Volt-Ampere Method by the University of Louisville

Complete Gigavolt-Amperes conversion table

Enter # of Gigavolt-Amperes
Convert 1 GVA to other unitsResult
Gigavolt-Amperes to Volt-Amperes (GVA to VA)1000000000
Gigavolt-Amperes to Millivolt-Amperes (GVA to mVA)1000000000000
Gigavolt-Amperes to Kilovolt-Amperes (GVA to kVA)1000000
Gigavolt-Amperes to Megavolt-Amperes (GVA to MVA)1000

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