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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 = 1.0000e-6 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 1.0000e-6 = 1.0000e-5 GVAR

↔ Convert Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive to Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive

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 kVAR1.0000e-6 GVAR
2 kVAR2.0000e-6 GVAR
5 kVAR5.0000e-6 GVAR
10 kVAR1.0000e-5 GVAR
20 kVAR2.0000e-5 GVAR
50 kVAR5.0000e-5 GVAR
100 kVAR0.0001 GVAR
200 kVAR0.0002 GVAR
500 kVAR0.0005 GVAR
1000 kVAR0.001 GVAR

Common Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive conversions

  • 1 kVAR = 0.000001 GVAR
  • 2 kVAR = 0.000002 GVAR
  • 3 kVAR = 0.000003 GVAR
  • 4 kVAR = 0.000004 GVAR
  • 5 kVAR = 0.000005 GVAR
  • 6 kVAR = 0.000006 GVAR
  • 7 kVAR = 0.000007 GVAR
  • 8 kVAR = 0.000008 GVAR
  • 9 kVAR = 0.000009 GVAR
  • 10 kVAR = 0.00001 GVAR
  • 12 kVAR = 0.000012 GVAR
  • 15 kVAR = 0.000015 GVAR
  • 20 kVAR = 0.00002 GVAR
  • 25 kVAR = 0.000025 GVAR
  • 30 kVAR = 0.00003 GVAR
  • 40 kVAR = 0.00004 GVAR
  • 50 kVAR = 0.00005 GVAR
  • 60 kVAR = 0.00006 GVAR
  • 75 kVAR = 0.000075 GVAR
  • 100 kVAR = 0.0001 GVAR
  • 150 kVAR = 0.00015 GVAR
  • 200 kVAR = 0.0002 GVAR
  • 250 kVAR = 0.00025 GVAR
  • 300 kVAR = 0.0003 GVAR
  • 500 kVAR = 0.0005 GVAR
  • 750 kVAR = 0.00075 GVAR
  • 1,000 kVAR = 0.001 GVAR

Common pairs of Reactive Power

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR] to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive [GVAR] Converter

What is 1 kVAR in GVAR?
1 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR) equals 0.000001 GVAR, and 1 GVAR equals 1,000,000 kVAR.
How do I convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive?
Divide by 1,000,000: 10 kVAR ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.00001 GVAR. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 kVAR in GVAR?
100 kVAR = 0.0001 GVAR. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive bigger than a Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive?
No. 1 kVAR is only 0.000001 GVAR: it takes 1,000,000 kVAR to make 1 GVAR.
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