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How many kW is 100 kVA 3-phase?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

The conversion from kVA to kW depends on the power factor (PF):

kW = kVA × Power Factor

  • At PF = 1.0 (ideal): 100 kVA = 100 kW
  • At PF = 0.9 (typical): 100 kVA = 90 kW
  • At PF = 0.8 (lagging): 100 kVA = 80 kW

Most industrial systems operate at 0.8 to 0.95 power factor, so 100 kVA typically delivers between 80-95 kW of real power.

General · Class 12