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Megavolt-Ampere Reactive [MVAR] to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive [GVAR] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Megavolt-Ampere Reactive (MVAR) = 0.001 Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive (GVAR)

1 Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive (GVAR) = 1000 Megavolt-Ampere Reactive (MVAR)

How to Convert Megavolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive

1 MVAR = 0.001 GVAR
1 GVAR = 1000 MVAR

To convert Megavolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive, divide the value by 1000 (equivalently, multiply by 0.001). To convert Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive back to Megavolt-Ampere Reactive, multiply by 1000.

Example: convert 10 MVAR to GVAR:
10 MVAR = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 GVAR

↔ Convert Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive to Megavolt-Ampere Reactive

Megavolt-Ampere Reactive

Definition: A megavolt-ampere reactive (MVAR) is a unit of measurement for reactive power, equal to 1,000,000 VAR (Volt-Amperes Reactive).

History/origin: The megavolt-ampere reactive (MVAR) is based on the concept of reactive power in AC systems. The 'mega-' prefix indicates a factor of 1,000,000, making MVAR suitable for very large reactive power quantities.

Current use: MVARs are used to measure and manage reactive power in large power systems and transmission networks. It is typically used to specify the size of reactive power compensation equipment used in transmission and distribution systems.

Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive

Definition: A gigavolt-ampere reactive (GVAR) is a unit of measurement for reactive power, equal to 1,000,000,000 VAR (Volt-Amperes Reactive).

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

Current use: GVARs are used to measure and manage reactive power in very large power systems and transmission networks. It is typically used to specify the size of reactive power compensation equipment in national-level transmission systems.

Megavolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive Conversion Table

Megavolt-Ampere Reactive [MVAR]Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive [GVAR]
1 MVAR0.001 GVAR
2 MVAR0.002 GVAR
5 MVAR0.005 GVAR
10 MVAR0.01 GVAR
20 MVAR0.02 GVAR
50 MVAR0.05 GVAR
100 MVAR0.1 GVAR
200 MVAR0.2 GVAR
500 MVAR0.5 GVAR
1000 MVAR1 GVAR

Common Megavolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive conversions

  • 1 MVAR = 0.001 GVAR
  • 2 MVAR = 0.002 GVAR
  • 3 MVAR = 0.003 GVAR
  • 4 MVAR = 0.004 GVAR
  • 5 MVAR = 0.005 GVAR
  • 6 MVAR = 0.006 GVAR
  • 7 MVAR = 0.007 GVAR
  • 8 MVAR = 0.008 GVAR
  • 9 MVAR = 0.009 GVAR
  • 10 MVAR = 0.01 GVAR
  • 12 MVAR = 0.012 GVAR
  • 15 MVAR = 0.015 GVAR
  • 20 MVAR = 0.02 GVAR
  • 25 MVAR = 0.025 GVAR
  • 30 MVAR = 0.03 GVAR
  • 40 MVAR = 0.04 GVAR
  • 50 MVAR = 0.05 GVAR
  • 60 MVAR = 0.06 GVAR
  • 75 MVAR = 0.075 GVAR
  • 100 MVAR = 0.1 GVAR
  • 150 MVAR = 0.15 GVAR
  • 200 MVAR = 0.2 GVAR
  • 250 MVAR = 0.25 GVAR
  • 300 MVAR = 0.3 GVAR
  • 500 MVAR = 0.5 GVAR
  • 750 MVAR = 0.75 GVAR
  • 1,000 MVAR = 1 GVAR

Common pairs of Reactive Power

Megavolt-Ampere Reactive [MVAR] to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive [GVAR] Converter

What is 1 MVAR in GVAR?
1 Megavolt-Ampere Reactive (MVAR) equals 0.001 GVAR, and 1 GVAR equals 1,000 MVAR.
How do I convert Megavolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive?
Divide by 1,000: 10 MVAR ÷ 1,000 = 0.01 GVAR. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 MVAR in GVAR?
100 MVAR = 0.1 GVAR. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Megavolt-Ampere Reactive bigger than a Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive?
No. 1 MVAR is only 0.001 GVAR: it takes 1,000 MVAR to make 1 GVAR.
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