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Volt-Amperes to Millivolt-Amperes conversion

Volt-Amperes to Millivolt-Amperes conversion table

Volt-Amperes (VA)Millivolt-Amperes (mVA)
00
11000
22000
33000
44000
55000
66000
77000
88000
99000
1010000
2020000
3030000
4040000
5050000
6060000
7070000
8080000
9090000
100100000
10001000000

How to convert volt-amperes to millivolt-amperes?

Sure! Volt-Amperes (VA) is a unit of apparent power, which is the combination of real power and reactive power in an AC (alternating current) electrical system. To convert Volt-Amperes to Millivolt-Amperes, you need to understand the relationship between these units:

1 Volt-Ampere (VA) = 1,000 Millivolt-Amperes (mVA)

So, to convert from Volt-Amperes to Millivolt-Amperes, you simply multiply by 1,000.

Conversion Example

Let's convert 1 Volt-Ampere to Millivolt-Amperes: 1 VA×1,000=1,000 mVA1 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 1,000 \text{ mVA}

Real World Examples

Here are a few examples with different quantities of Volt-Amperes:

  1. 2 Volt-Amperes: 2 VA×1,000=2,000 mVA2 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 2,000 \text{ mVA}

  2. 5 Volt-Amperes: 5 VA×1,000=5,000 mVA5 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 5,000 \text{ mVA}

  3. 10 Volt-Amperes: 10 VA×1,000=10,000 mVA10 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 10,000 \text{ mVA}

  4. 50 Volt-Amperes: 50 VA×1,000=50,000 mVA50 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 50,000 \text{ mVA}

  5. 100 Volt-Amperes: 100 VA×1,000=100,000 mVA100 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 100,000 \text{ mVA}

Practical Applications

  1. Small Electronics: Many small electronic devices have power ratings in the range of a few Volt-Amperes. For example, a small phone charger might be rated at 10 VA, which would be: 10 VA×1,000=10,000 mVA10 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 10,000 \text{ mVA}

  2. Home Appliances: Moderate home appliances such as a laptop power adapter might be rated around 65 VA, which would be: 65 VA×1,000=65,000 mVA65 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 65,000 \text{ mVA}

  3. Larger Appliances: Household devices such as a refrigerator might have a more substantial rating, say 400 VA, which would be: 400 VA×1,000=400,000 mVA400 \text{ VA} \times 1,000 = 400,000 \text{ mVA}

  4. Industrial Equipment: Large industrial equipment might have power ratings in the kilovolt-amperes (kVA) range, for instance, 5 kVA is equivalent to: 5 kVA×1,000,000=5,000,000 mVA5 \text{ kVA} \times 1,000,000 = 5,000,000 \text{ mVA}

These conversions and examples can help put the concept of Volt-Amperes and Millivolt-Amperes into a real-world context. The key takeaway is understanding that 1 VA = 1,000 mVA and applying that conversion factor to translate between the two units.

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 Millivolt-Amperes to other unit conversions.

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

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.

Complete Volt-Amperes conversion table

Enter # of Volt-Amperes
Convert 1 VA to other unitsResult
Volt-Amperes to Millivolt-Amperes (VA to mVA)1000
Volt-Amperes to Kilovolt-Amperes (VA to kVA)0.001
Volt-Amperes to Megavolt-Amperes (VA to MVA)0.000001
Volt-Amperes to Gigavolt-Amperes (VA to GVA)1e-9

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