Convert volt ampere to centiwatt
Please provide values below to convert volt ampere [V*A] to centiwatt [cW], or Convert centiwatt to volt ampere.
1 V*A = 100 cW. To convert volt ampere to centiwatt, multiply the value by 100; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cW = 0.01 V*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 V*A = 100 cW
- 1 cW = 0.01 V*A
- 10 V*A = 1000 cW
- 100 V*A = 10000 cW
How to Convert Volt Ampere to Centiwatt
1 V*A = 100 cW
Example: convert 15 V*A to cW:
15 V*A = 15 × 100 cW = 1500 cW
Volt Ampere to Centiwatt Conversion Table
| volt ampere | centiwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 V*A | 100 cW |
| 2 V*A | 200 cW |
| 3 V*A | 300 cW |
| 5 V*A | 500 cW |
| 10 V*A | 1000 cW |
| 20 V*A | 2000 cW |
| 50 V*A | 5000 cW |
| 100 V*A | 10000 cW |
| 500 V*A | 50000 cW |
| 1000 V*A | 100000 cW |
Volt Ampere
Volt ampere (V·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, representing the product of voltage and current without considering power factor.
History/Origin
The volt ampere was established as a unit of apparent power with the development of electrical engineering, particularly as a measure in alternating current (AC) systems. It is derived from the SI units volt (V) and ampere (A).
Current Use
Volt ampere is used to quantify apparent power in AC electrical systems, especially in the context of transformers, generators, and power supplies, to assess capacity and performance.
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 volt ampere in centiwatt?
1 volt ampere (V*A) = 100 centiwatt (cW).
How do you convert volt ampere to centiwatt?
Multiply the volt ampere value by 100. For example, 25 V*A × 100 = 2500 cW.
What is 10 volt ampere in centiwatt?
10 V*A = 1000 cW.
Which unit is larger, the volt ampere or the centiwatt?
The volt ampere is the larger unit: 1 V*A = 100 cW.