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Millivolt-Amperes to Volt-Amperes conversion

Millivolt-Amperes to Volt-Amperes conversion table

Millivolt-Amperes (mVA)Volt-Amperes (VA)
00
10.001
20.002
30.003
40.004
50.005
60.006
70.007
80.008
90.009
100.01
200.02
300.03
400.04
500.05
600.06
700.07
800.08
900.09
1000.1
10001

How to convert millivolt-amperes to volt-amperes?

To convert millivolt-amperes (mVA) to volt-amperes (VA), you can use the relationship between milli- (m) and the base unit (V or A):

1 mVA = 1 millivolt-ampere = 0.001 volt-ampere

So, to convert millivolt-amperes to volt-amperes, you divide the number of millivolt-amperes by 1,000.

For example:

  • 1 mVA = 0.001 VA
  • 10 mVA = 0.01 VA
  • 100 mVA = 0.1 VA
  • 500 mVA = 0.5 VA
  • 1,000 mVA = 1 VA

Real-World Examples

Here are some real-world examples with various quantities of millivolt-amperes converted to volt-amperes:

  1. Small Electronic Components:

    • A delicate sensor that draws 50 mVA would use:
      • 50 mVA ÷ 1,000 = 0.05 VA

  2. Microcontrollers:

    • A low-power microcontroller consuming 200 mVA would use:
      • 200 mVA ÷ 1,000 = 0.2 VA

  3. Medical Devices:

    • A medical sensor operating at 800 mVA would use:
      • 800 mVA ÷ 1,000 = 0.8 VA

  4. Communication Devices:

    • A small wireless communication device using 1,500 mVA would use:
      • 1,500 mVA ÷ 1,000 = 1.5 VA

  5. Consumer Electronics:

    • An LED indicated module that uses 250 mVA would require:
      • 250 mVA ÷ 1,000 = 0.25 VA

By understanding this conversion, you can easily assess and compare the power requirements of different electronic devices in a consistent and standardized way.

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 millivolt-amperes?

A relatively obscure unit of measurement!

Millivolt-ampere (mV-A or mA) is a unit of electrical power, specifically the product of voltage and current.

One millivolt-ampere (mA) is equal to one milliampere (1/1000 ampere) multiplied by one millivolt (1/1000 volt).

In other words:

1 mV-A = 1 mA × 1 mV

To put it in a more familiar context, the unit of watt (W), which is commonly used for electrical power, can be expressed as:

1 W = 1 V × 1 A

So, if we multiply volts and amperes by factors of one-thousandth, we get millivolt-ampere.

While this unit might not be widely used in everyday conversations or engineering applications, it does show up in some specialized contexts, such as:

  1. High-voltage transmission lines, where the line-to-line voltage can be several hundred kilovolts (kV), and current is measured in amperes.
  2. Electric motors and generators, where efficiency might be expressed in terms of millivolt-ampere or watt-hours per hour (Wh/h).
  3. Scientific research and instrumentation, where precise measurements are crucial.

In summary, millivolt-amperes is a unit that represents the product of voltage and current at a relatively small scale.

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 Millivolt-Amperes conversion table

Enter # of Millivolt-Amperes
Convert 1 mVA to other unitsResult
Millivolt-Amperes to Volt-Amperes (mVA to VA)0.001
Millivolt-Amperes to Kilovolt-Amperes (mVA to kVA)0.000001
Millivolt-Amperes to Megavolt-Amperes (mVA to MVA)1e-9
Millivolt-Amperes to Gigavolt-Amperes (mVA to GVA)1e-12

Apparent Power conversions