Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR] to Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR) = 1000 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR)

1 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR) = 0.001 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR)

How to Convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive

1 kVAR = 1000 VAR
1 VAR = 0.001 kVAR

To convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive, multiply the value by 1000. To convert Volt-Ampere Reactive back to Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive, divide by 1000.

Example: convert 10 kVAR to VAR:
10 kVAR = 10 x 1000 = 10000 VAR

↔ Convert Volt-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.

Volt-Ampere Reactive

Definition: Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR) is a unit of measurement for reactive power in an AC (alternating current) electrical system. Reactive power represents the energy that oscillates between the source and the load without performing any real work. It is the imaginary part of apparent power and is crucial for maintaining voltage levels and stable operation of electrical grids.

History/origin: The concept of reactive power arose with the development of AC power systems in the late 19th century. Engineers realized that AC circuits not only delivered real power (measured in watts) but also involved reactive power due to the presence of inductive and capacitive elements. The term 'Volt-Ampere Reactive' was formalized to quantify this reactive power component.

Current use: VARs are extensively used in power system analysis, design, and control. Power companies monitor and manage reactive power flow to ensure voltage stability, minimize transmission losses, and optimize the efficiency of electrical grids. VAR compensation devices, such as capacitor banks and static VAR compensators (SVCs), are employed to regulate reactive power levels in the system.

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive Conversion Table

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR]	Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR]
1 kVAR	1000 VAR
2 kVAR	2000 VAR
5 kVAR	5000 VAR
10 kVAR	10000 VAR
20 kVAR	20000 VAR
50 kVAR	50000 VAR
100 kVAR	100000 VAR
200 kVAR	200000 VAR
500 kVAR	500000 VAR
1000 kVAR	1000000 VAR

Common pairs of Reactive Power

Volt-Ampere Reactive

Volt-Ampere Reactive to Millivolt-Ampere Reactive Volt-Ampere Reactive to Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive Volt-Ampere Reactive to Megavolt-Ampere Reactive Volt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive

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Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive

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Megavolt-Ampere Reactive

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Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive

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Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR] to Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR] Converter

To convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive, enter your value in the kVAR field above and the result in VAR will appear instantly. You can also use the conversion factor shown in the table on this page to calculate manually. The formula is always the same: multiply your kVAR value by the fixed conversion ratio to get the equivalent in VAR.

Our Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive converter uses standardized conversion factors defined by international scientific and metrological organizations. All calculations are performed with full floating-point precision. You can also choose how many decimal places to display in the result, so you get exactly the level of detail you need.

Yes, absolutely. Simply swap the source and destination units in the converter — select VAR as your input unit and kVAR as your output unit. The same precision and standardized conversion factor applies in both directions.

Converting between Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive and Volt-Ampere Reactive comes up regularly in engineering, scientific research, construction, and everyday tasks that involve measurements from different unit systems. Our converter eliminates the risk of manual calculation errors and saves time whenever you need to switch between these two units.

Yes, the Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive converter is completely free. No account or registration is required, and there are no usage limits. It works on any device — smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers — directly in your browser.

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive and Volt-Ampere Reactive are both units used to measure the same physical quantity, but they belong to different measurement systems or represent different scales. The mathematical relationship between them is fixed and constant, which is what makes accurate conversion possible. Scroll up to see the exact conversion factor, formula, and a reference table for common values.

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR] to Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR) = 1000 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR)

1 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR) = 0.001 Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive (kVAR)

How to Convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive

1 kVAR = 1000 VAR
1 VAR = 0.001 kVAR

To convert Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive, multiply the value by 1000. To convert Volt-Ampere Reactive back to Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive, divide by 1000.

Example: convert 10 kVAR to VAR:
10 kVAR = 10 x 1000 = 10000 VAR

↔ Convert Volt-Ampere Reactive to Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive

Volt-Ampere Reactive

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive Conversion Table

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive [kVAR]	Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR]
1 kVAR	1000 VAR
2 kVAR	2000 VAR
5 kVAR	5000 VAR
10 kVAR	10000 VAR
20 kVAR	20000 VAR
50 kVAR	50000 VAR
100 kVAR	100000 VAR
200 kVAR	200000 VAR
500 kVAR	500000 VAR
1000 kVAR	1000000 VAR

Common pairs of Reactive Power

Volt-Ampere Reactive

Volt-Ampere Reactive to Millivolt-Ampere Reactive Volt-Ampere Reactive to Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive Volt-Ampere Reactive to Megavolt-Ampere Reactive Volt-Ampere Reactive to Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive

Kilovolt-Ampere Reactive

Megavolt-Ampere Reactive

Gigavolt-Ampere Reactive