What Is This Tool?
This online tool converts electrical apparent power measured in kilovolt ampere (kV*A) to mechanical power expressed in horsepower (hp, hp (UK)). It helps translate between AC electrical power capacity and commonly used mechanical power units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the amount of power in kilovolt ampere (kV*A).
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Select horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) as the target unit.
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Click convert to view the equivalent mechanical power.
Key Features
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Converts from kilovolt ampere (kV*A) to horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) quickly and easily.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
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Supports translation of electrical power ratings into mechanical power equivalents.
Examples
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5 kilovolt ampere [kV*A] converts to about 6.70511 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)].
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10 kilovolt ampere [kV*A] equals approximately 13.41022 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)].
Common Use Cases
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Rating transformers, generators, and UPS systems in terms of mechanical power.
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Comparing electrical equipment capacity with engine and motor power output.
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Designing industrial power systems and evaluating machinery performance.
Tips & Best Practices
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Understand that kilovolt ampere measures apparent power without power factor, so actual mechanical power may differ.
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Confirm which horsepower variant is required, as this tool uses the imperial (UK) standard.
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Use the conversion to aid communication between electrical and mechanical engineering fields.
Limitations
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Kilovolt ampere does not account for power factor, so the converted horsepower might overestimate usable mechanical power.
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Conversion uses imperial (UK) horsepower and may not apply for metric or other horsepower definitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does kilovolt ampere represent?
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Kilovolt ampere is a unit of apparent power in AC electrical systems representing the product of RMS voltage and RMS current, without considering phase angle or power factor.
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Why convert kilovolt ampere to horsepower?
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Converting allows comparison between electrical power capacities and mechanical power outputs in systems such as motors, engines, and generators.
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Which horsepower definition is used here?
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This conversion uses the imperial (UK) horsepower, defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, equivalent to roughly 745.7 watts.
Key Terminology
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Kilovolt ampere (kV*A)
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A measurement unit of apparent power in AC electrical circuits equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing voltage multiplied by current regardless of phase angle.
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Horsepower (hp, hp (UK))
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A non-SI mechanical power unit expressing the rate of work done, with the imperial (UK) version defined as 550 foot-pounds per second or approximately 745.7 watts.
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Apparent Power
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The total power in an AC circuit combining both real power and reactive power, often quantified in kilovolt amperes.