Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR] to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive [GVAR] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR) = 1.0000e-6 Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive (GVAR)
1 Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive (GVAR) = 1000000 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR)
How to Convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive
1 kVAR = 0.000001 GVAR
1 GVAR = 1000000 kVAR
To convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive, divide the value by 1000000 (equivalently, multiply by 1.0000e-6). To convert Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive back to Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive, multiply by 1000000.
Example: convert 10 kVAR to GVAR:
10 kVAR = 10 x 0.000001 = 0.000009999999999999999 GVAR
Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive
Definition: A kilovolt-ampere reactive (kVAR) is a unit of measurement for reactive power, equal to 1000 VAR (Volt-Amperes Reactive). Reactive power represents the energy that oscillates between the source and the load without performing any real work.
History/origin: The kilovolt-ampere reactive (kVAR) is based on the concept of reactive power in AC systems, which emerged in the late 19th century. The 'kilo-' prefix indicates a factor of 1000, making kVAR a more convenient unit for larger reactive power quantities.
Current use: kVARs are commonly used to measure and manage reactive power in industrial and commercial power systems, as well as in distribution networks. They are used in specifying the size of reactive power compensation equipment, such as capacitor banks and reactors, used to improve power factor and voltage stability.
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.
Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive Conversion Table
| Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR] | Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive [GVAR] |
|---|---|
| 1 kVAR | 0.000001 GVAR |
| 2 kVAR | 0.000002 GVAR |
| 5 kVAR | 0.000005 GVAR |
| 10 kVAR | 0.00001 GVAR |
| 20 kVAR | 0.00002 GVAR |
| 50 kVAR | 0.00005 GVAR |
| 100 kVAR | 0.0001 GVAR |
| 200 kVAR | 0.0002 GVAR |
| 500 kVAR | 0.0005 GVAR |
| 1000 kVAR | 0.001 GVAR |
Common pairs of Reactive Power
Volt-Ampere Reactive
Millivolt-Ampere Reactive
Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive
Megavolt-Ampere Reactive