Convert kilovolt ampere to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert kilovolt ampere [kV*A] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to kilovolt ampere.
1 kV*A = 1.34040531176 hp (water). To convert kilovolt ampere to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 1.34040531176; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 0.746043 kV*A). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kV*A = 1.34040531176 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 0.746043 kV*A
- 10 kV*A = 13.4040531176 hp (water)
- 100 kV*A = 134.040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Kilovolt Ampere to Horsepower (Water)
1 kV*A = 1.34040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 kV*A to hp (water):
15 kV*A = 15 × 1.34040531175817 hp (water) = 20.1060796763725 hp (water)
Kilovolt Ampere to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| kilovolt ampere | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 kV*A | 1.34040531176 hp (water) |
| 2 kV*A | 2.68081062352 hp (water) |
| 3 kV*A | 4.02121593527 hp (water) |
| 5 kV*A | 6.70202655879 hp (water) |
| 10 kV*A | 13.4040531176 hp (water) |
| 20 kV*A | 26.8081062352 hp (water) |
| 50 kV*A | 67.0202655879 hp (water) |
| 100 kV*A | 134.040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 kV*A | 670.202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 kV*A | 1340.40531176 hp (water) |
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 (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilovolt ampere in horsepower (water)?
1 kilovolt ampere (kV*A) = 1.34040531176 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert kilovolt ampere to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the kilovolt ampere value by 1.34040531176. For example, 25 kV*A × 1.34040531176 = 33.510132794 hp (water).
What is 10 kilovolt ampere in horsepower (water)?
10 kV*A = 13.4040531176 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the kilovolt ampere or the horsepower (water)?
The kilovolt ampere is the larger unit: 1 kV*A = 1.34040531176 hp (water).