Convert 5 kvar to var

How to convert kilovolt-amperes reactive to volt-amperes reactive

We all use different units of measurement every day. Whether you're in a foreign country and need to convert the local imperial units to metric, or you're baking a cake and need to convert to a unit you are more familiar with.

Luckily, converting most units is very, very simple. In this case, all you need to know is that 1 kvar is equal to 1000 var.

Once you know what 1 kvar is in volt-amperes reactive, you can simply multiply 1000 by the total kilovolt-amperes reactive you want to calculate.

So for our example here we have 5 kilovolt-amperes reactive. So all we do is multiply 5 by 1000:

What is the best conversion unit for 5 kvar?

As an added little bonus conversion for you, we can also calculate the best unit of measurement for 5 kvar.

What is the "best" unit of measurement? To keep it simple, let's say that the best unit of measure is the one that is the lowest possible without going below 1. The reason for this is that the lowest number generally makes it easier to understand the measurement.

For 5 kvar the best unit of measurement is kilovolt-amperes reactive, and the amount is 5 kvar.

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