What does volt ampere measure?

Volt ampere measures apparent power in AC circuits as the product of root-mean-square voltage and current, regardless of phase angle.

Why convert volt ampere to picojoule per second?

This conversion expresses large scale AC apparent power in very small power units used for sensitive microelectronics and photonics measurements.

Does volt ampere equal real power?

Volt ampere equals real power only when the power factor is 1, meaning the load is purely resistive.

How to Convert from Volt ampere [V*A] to Picojoule/second [pJ/s]?

Learn how to convert apparent power measured in volt ampere (V*A) to picojoule per second (pJ/s), a unit used for expressing extremely small continuous power levels in microelectronics and photonics.

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Volt ampere [V*A] to Picojoule/second [pJ/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts apparent power values expressed in volt ampere (V*A), a common unit in AC electrical systems, to picojoule per second (pJ/s), a unit suitable for very small power measurements in advanced electronics and photonic applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in volt ampere (V*A) into the input field
Select volt ampere [V*A] as the source unit
Select picojoule/second [pJ/s] as the target unit
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent power value in picojoule/second

Key Features

Converts between volt ampere (V*A) and picojoule/second (pJ/s) units of power
Suitable for electrical engineering and nanotechnology power comparisons
Provides quick and accurate unit transformation for apparent power
Browser-based and easy to use for professionals and students alike

Examples

2 Volt ampere (V*A) equals 2 × 10^12 picojoule/second (pJ/s), or 2,000,000,000,000 pJ/s
0.5 Volt ampere (V*A) equals 0.5 × 10^12 picojoule/second (pJ/s), or 500,000,000,000 pJ/s

Common Use Cases

Rating transformers and UPS systems by their apparent power capacity
Expressing ultra-low power consumption of microcontrollers and sensors
Reporting optical power levels in sensitive photonic detectors
Translating energy-operation metrics of low-energy digital circuits into power units

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check the power factor when interpreting volt ampere values as real power
Handle very large numbers carefully to avoid errors in unit conversion
Use this conversion for comparing AC apparent power ratings to micro- or nano-scale power levels
Apply the tool in contexts involving ultra-low-power electronics or sensitive photonics

Limitations

Volt ampere reflects apparent power and may differ from real power if the power factor is not one
Large values converted to picojoule/second yield extremely large numbers requiring careful handling
Phase angle effects in AC circuits mean direct equivalence to watts only occurs under specific conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does volt ampere measure?: Volt ampere measures apparent power in AC circuits as the product of root-mean-square voltage and current, regardless of phase angle.
Why convert volt ampere to picojoule per second?: This conversion expresses large scale AC apparent power in very small power units used for sensitive microelectronics and photonics measurements.
Does volt ampere equal real power?: Volt ampere equals real power only when the power factor is 1, meaning the load is purely resistive.

Key Terminology

Volt ampere [V*A]: A unit of apparent power in AC circuits, defined as the product of RMS voltage and RMS current, used to rate electrical equipment by total delivered power.
Picojoule per second [pJ/s]: A unit of power equal to 10⁻¹² joules per second, used to represent very small continuous power levels in microelectronics and photonics.
Power factor: A measure of how effectively electrical power is converted into useful work output, equal to 1 when voltage and current are in phase.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does volt ampere measure?

Reactive power in DC circuits

Apparent power in AC circuits

Energy per operation

What is one picojoule per second equivalent to?

10^12 watts

10^-12 watts

One volt ampere

When does volt ampere equal watts?

When the power factor is zero

When the power factor is 1

Always, regardless of circuit type

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