Convert kilovolt ampere to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert kilovolt ampere [kV*A] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilovolt ampere.
How to Convert Kilovolt Ampere to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 kV*A = 1.3410218586563 hp
Example: convert 15 kV*A to hp:
15 kV*A = 15 × 1.3410218586563 hp = 20.1153278798444 hp
Kilovolt Ampere to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.