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

Quick Reference

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

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

How to Convert Volt-Ampere to Gigavolt-Ampere

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

To convert Volt-Ampere to Gigavolt-Ampere, divide the value by 1000000000 (equivalently, multiply by 1.0000e-9). To convert Gigavolt-Ampere back to Volt-Ampere, multiply by 1000000000.

Example: convert 10 VA to GVA:
10 VA = 10 x 1.0000e-9 = 1.0000e-8 GVA

↔ Convert Gigavolt-Ampere to Volt-Ampere

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

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 to Gigavolt-Ampere Conversion Table

Volt-Ampere [VA]Gigavolt-Ampere [GVA]
1 VA1.0000e-9 GVA
2 VA2.0000e-9 GVA
5 VA5.0000e-9 GVA
10 VA1.0000e-8 GVA
20 VA2.0000e-8 GVA
50 VA5.0000e-8 GVA
100 VA1.0000e-7 GVA
200 VA2.0000e-7 GVA
500 VA5.0000e-7 GVA
1000 VA1.0000e-6 GVA

Common Volt-Ampere to Gigavolt-Ampere conversions

  • 1 VA = 0.000000001 GVA
  • 2 VA = 0.000000002 GVA
  • 3 VA = 0.000000003 GVA
  • 4 VA = 0.000000004 GVA
  • 5 VA = 0.000000005 GVA
  • 6 VA = 0.000000006 GVA
  • 7 VA = 0.000000007 GVA
  • 8 VA = 0.000000008 GVA
  • 9 VA = 0.000000009 GVA
  • 10 VA = 0.00000001 GVA
  • 12 VA = 0.000000012 GVA
  • 15 VA = 0.000000015 GVA
  • 20 VA = 0.00000002 GVA
  • 25 VA = 0.000000025 GVA
  • 30 VA = 0.00000003 GVA
  • 40 VA = 0.00000004 GVA
  • 50 VA = 0.00000005 GVA
  • 60 VA = 0.00000006 GVA
  • 75 VA = 0.000000075 GVA
  • 100 VA = 0.0000001 GVA
  • 150 VA = 0.00000015 GVA
  • 200 VA = 0.0000002 GVA
  • 250 VA = 0.00000025 GVA
  • 300 VA = 0.0000003 GVA
  • 500 VA = 0.0000005 GVA
  • 750 VA = 0.00000075 GVA
  • 1,000 VA = 0.000001 GVA

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

What is 1 VA in GVA?
1 Volt-Ampere (VA) equals 0.000000001 GVA, and 1 GVA equals 1,000,000,000 VA.
How do I convert Volt-Ampere to Gigavolt-Ampere?
Divide by 1,000,000,000: 10 VA ÷ 1,000,000,000 = 0.00000001 GVA. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 VA in GVA?
100 VA = 0.0000001 GVA. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Volt-Ampere bigger than a Gigavolt-Ampere?
No. 1 VA is only 0.000000001 GVA: it takes 1,000,000,000 VA to make 1 GVA.
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