Describe kW and kva and difference between

Answer Posted / nidhi sheth

Both are power units. Voltage multiplied by current.
The difference is normally KVA has a power factor following it i.e., it is used in Ac measurements.

KW = Kilo volt * Current
KVA = Kilovolt * Current * power factor
When power factor =1, then KVA = KW

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