Millivolt-Ampere Reactive [mVAR] to Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Millivolt-Ampere Reactive (mVAR) = 0.001 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR)

1 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR) = 1000 Millivolt-Ampere Reactive (mVAR)

How to Convert Millivolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive

1 mVAR = 0.001 VAR
1 VAR = 1000 mVAR

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

Example: convert 10 mVAR to VAR:
10 mVAR = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 VAR

↔ Convert Volt-Ampere Reactive to Millivolt-Ampere Reactive

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive

Definition: A millivolt-ampere reactive (mVAR) is a unit of measurement for reactive power, equal to one-thousandth of a VAR (Volt-Ampere Reactive). It is used to quantify smaller amounts of reactive power in AC electrical systems.

History/origin: The millivolt-ampere reactive (mVAR) is a derivative of the VAR (Volt-Ampere Reactive), which arose from the understanding of reactive power in AC systems in the late 19th century. The 'milli-' prefix denotes a factor of 10^-3, making mVAR suitable for measuring smaller reactive power quantities.

Current use: mVARs are used in applications where precise measurement of small reactive power quantities is needed, such as in electronic circuits, power electronic devices, and specialized equipment. They can also be used in detailed power system analysis and simulation studies.

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.

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive Conversion Table

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive [mVAR]	Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR]
1 mVAR	0.001 VAR
2 mVAR	0.002 VAR
5 mVAR	0.005 VAR
10 mVAR	0.01 VAR
20 mVAR	0.02 VAR
50 mVAR	0.05 VAR
100 mVAR	0.1 VAR
200 mVAR	0.2 VAR
500 mVAR	0.5 VAR
1000 mVAR	1 VAR

Common pairs of Reactive Power

Volt-Ampere Reactive

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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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Millivolt-Ampere Reactive [mVAR] to Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR] Converter

To convert Millivolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive, enter your value in the mVAR 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 mVAR value by the fixed conversion ratio to get the equivalent in VAR.

Our Millivolt-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 mVAR as your output unit. The same precision and standardized conversion factor applies in both directions.

Converting between Millivolt-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 Millivolt-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.

Millivolt-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.

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive [mVAR] to Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Millivolt-Ampere Reactive (mVAR) = 0.001 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR)

1 Volt-Ampere Reactive (VAR) = 1000 Millivolt-Ampere Reactive (mVAR)

How to Convert Millivolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive

1 mVAR = 0.001 VAR
1 VAR = 1000 mVAR

Example: convert 10 mVAR to VAR:
10 mVAR = 10 x 0.001 = 0.01 VAR

↔ Convert Volt-Ampere Reactive to Millivolt-Ampere Reactive

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive

Volt-Ampere Reactive

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive to Volt-Ampere Reactive Conversion Table

Millivolt-Ampere Reactive [mVAR]	Volt-Ampere Reactive [VAR]
1 mVAR	0.001 VAR
2 mVAR	0.002 VAR
5 mVAR	0.005 VAR
10 mVAR	0.01 VAR
20 mVAR	0.02 VAR
50 mVAR	0.05 VAR
100 mVAR	0.1 VAR
200 mVAR	0.2 VAR
500 mVAR	0.5 VAR
1000 mVAR	1 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