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Gigavolt-Ampere [GVA] to Volt-Ampere [VA] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Gigavolt-Ampere (GVA) = 1000000000 Volt-Ampere (VA)

1 Volt-Ampere (VA) = 1.0000e-9 Gigavolt-Ampere (GVA)

How to Convert Gigavolt-Ampere to Volt-Ampere

1 GVA = 1000000000 VA
1 VA = 1.0000e-9 GVA

To convert Gigavolt-Ampere to Volt-Ampere, multiply the value by 1000000000. To convert Volt-Ampere back to Gigavolt-Ampere, divide by 1000000000.

Example: convert 10 GVA to VA:
10 GVA = 10 x 1000000000 = 1.0000e+10 VA

↔ Convert Volt-Ampere to Gigavolt-Ampere

Gigavolt-Ampere

Definition: A gigavolt-ampere (GVA) is a unit of measurement for apparent power, equal to 1,000,000,000 VA (Volt-Amperes).

History/origin: The gigavolt-ampere (GVA) is based on the concept of apparent power. The 'giga-' prefix indicates a factor of 1,000,000,000, making GVA suitable for extremely large apparent power quantities.

Current use: GVA are used to measure and manage apparent power in very large power systems and transmission networks. It is typically used to specify the capacity of large power plants and interconnection lines between regional grids.

Volt-Ampere

Definition: A volt-ampere (VA) is a unit of measurement for apparent power in an AC (alternating current) electrical circuit. Apparent power is the product of the root mean square (RMS) voltage and the RMS current. It is the total power supplied to the circuit, including both real (active) power and reactive power.

History/origin: The concept of apparent power and the unit volt-ampere arose with the development of AC power systems in the late 19th century. Engineers recognized that AC circuits involved both real power (measured in watts) and reactive power. The volt-ampere unit was introduced to quantify the total power supplied, encompassing both components.

Current use: VAs are widely used in electrical engineering to specify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers, generators, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). It is also used in specifying the power requirements of electrical loads and the capacity of power distribution systems.

Gigavolt-Ampere to Volt-Ampere Conversion Table

Gigavolt-Ampere [GVA]Volt-Ampere [VA]
1 GVA1000000000 VA
2 GVA2000000000 VA
5 GVA5000000000 VA
10 GVA10000000000 VA
20 GVA20000000000 VA
50 GVA50000000000 VA
100 GVA100000000000 VA
200 GVA200000000000 VA
500 GVA500000000000 VA
1000 GVA1.0000e+12 VA

Common Gigavolt-Ampere to Volt-Ampere conversions

  • 1 GVA = 1,000,000,000 VA
  • 2 GVA = 2,000,000,000 VA
  • 3 GVA = 3,000,000,000 VA
  • 4 GVA = 4,000,000,000 VA
  • 5 GVA = 5,000,000,000 VA
  • 6 GVA = 6,000,000,000 VA
  • 7 GVA = 7,000,000,000 VA
  • 8 GVA = 8,000,000,000 VA
  • 9 GVA = 9,000,000,000 VA
  • 10 GVA = 10,000,000,000 VA
  • 12 GVA = 12,000,000,000 VA
  • 15 GVA = 15,000,000,000 VA
  • 20 GVA = 20,000,000,000 VA
  • 25 GVA = 25,000,000,000 VA
  • 30 GVA = 30,000,000,000 VA
  • 40 GVA = 40,000,000,000 VA
  • 50 GVA = 50,000,000,000 VA
  • 60 GVA = 60,000,000,000 VA
  • 75 GVA = 75,000,000,000 VA
  • 100 GVA = 100,000,000,000 VA
  • 150 GVA = 150,000,000,000 VA
  • 200 GVA = 200,000,000,000 VA
  • 250 GVA = 250,000,000,000 VA
  • 300 GVA = 300,000,000,000 VA
  • 500 GVA = 500,000,000,000 VA
  • 750 GVA = 750,000,000,000 VA
  • 1,000 GVA = 1,000,000,000,000 VA

Gigavolt-Ampere [GVA] to Volt-Ampere [VA] Converter

What is 1 GVA in VA?
1 Gigavolt-Ampere (GVA) equals 1,000,000,000 VA, and 1 VA equals 0.000000001 GVA.
How do I convert Gigavolt-Ampere to Volt-Ampere?
Multiply by 1,000,000,000: 10 GVA × 1,000,000,000 = 10,000,000,000 VA. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 GVA in VA?
100 GVA = 100,000,000,000 VA. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Gigavolt-Ampere bigger than a Volt-Ampere?
Yes. 1 GVA = 1,000,000,000 VA, so the same quantity becomes a larger number when written in VA.
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