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    Oct 26, 2010, 11:26 AM
    Amp to kva?
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    Oct 26, 2010, 11:51 AM

    "KVA" is short for kilo volt-ampere, and is a measure of power. "Amp" is a measure of current. So there is no dierct conversion. But if you know the voltage being used, and the power factor (PF) of the device, you can use this:

    VA = V x A /PF

    and

    KVA = (V x A) /(1000 x PF)
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