Electrical

VA to Watts

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VA 240 W
Formula

Multiply VA by power factor (default 0.8). Watts = VA × PF

Common conversions

VA W
100 VA 80 W
200 VA 160 W
300 VA 240 W
500 VA 400 W
650 VA 520 W
750 VA 600 W
1000 VA 800 W
1500 VA 1200 W
2000 VA 1600 W
3000 VA 2400 W
5000 VA 4000 W

FAQ

What is the difference between VA and watts?

VA (volt-amps) is apparent power, watts is real power. Real power = VA × power factor.

What power factor should I use?

Typical power factor for computers is 0.6–0.8. For resistive loads (heaters) it's close to 1.0.

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