Kilovolt-Amperes to Gigavolt-Amperes conversion

How to convert kilovolt-amperes to gigavolt-amperes?

To convert kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to gigavolt-amperes (GVA), you need to understand the relationship between the prefixes:

1 kilovolt-ampere (kVA) is equal to $10^3$ volt-amperes. 1 gigavolt-ampere (GVA) is equal to $10^9$ volt-amperes.

Therefore, to convert from kVA to GVA, you need to divide the number of kVA by $10^6$ (since $10^9 / 10^3 = 10^6$).

Using this relationship:

$1 \text{ kVA} = \frac{1}{10^6} \text{ GVA} = 0.000001 \text{ GVA}$

So, 1 kVA is equal to 0.000001 GVA.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of kVA

1. 10 kVA: This could represent a small commercial generator. $10 \text{ kVA} = \frac{10}{10^6} \text{ GVA} = 0.00001 \text{ GVA}$

2. 100 kVA: Typical for a medium-sized backup generator for small office buildings. $100 \text{ kVA} = \frac{100}{10^6} \text{ GVA} = 0.0001 \text{ GVA}$

3. 500 kVA: Common for a large industrial generator. $500 \text{ kVA} = \frac{500}{10^6} \text{ GVA} = 0.0005 \text{ GVA}$

4. 1,000 kVA (1 MVA): Suitable for a small substation. $1,000 \text{ kVA} = \frac{1,000}{10^6} \text{ GVA} = 0.001 \text{ GVA}$

5. 5,000 kVA (5 MVA): Often found in larger substations or industrial sites. $5,000 \text{ kVA} = \frac{5,000}{10^6} \text{ GVA} = 0.005 \text{ GVA}$

6. 10,000 kVA (10 MVA): Used in major substations supplying power to urban areas. $10,000 \text{ kVA} = \frac{10,000}{10^6} \text{ GVA} = 0.01 \text{ GVA}$

Summary Conversion Steps

To summarize, in order to convert kVA to GVA, you:

1. Take the number of kVA.
2. Divide by $10^6$ to get the equivalent in GVA.

This is a simple yet effective way to handle conversions between these power units used in various electrical engineering and power distribution contexts.