Gigavolt-Ampere [GVA] to Megavolt-Ampere [MVA] Converter

GVA

MVA

How to Convert Gigavolt-Ampere to Megavolt-AmpereMegavolt-Ampere

1 GVA = 1000 MVA
1 MVA = 0.001 GVA

Example: convert 96 GVA to MVA:
96 GVA = 96 x 1000 = 96000 MVA

Gigavolt-Ampere

Definition: A gigavolt-ampere (GVA) is a unit of measurement for apparent power, equal to 1,000,000,000 VA (Volt-Amperes).

History/origin: The gigavolt-ampere (GVA) is based on the concept of apparent power. The 'giga-' prefix indicates a factor of 1,000,000,000, making GVA suitable for extremely large apparent power quantities.

Current use: GVA are used to measure and manage apparent power in very large power systems and transmission networks. It is typically used to specify the capacity of large power plants and interconnection lines between regional grids.

Megavolt-Ampere

Definition: A megavolt-ampere (MVA) is a unit of measurement for apparent power, equal to 1,000,000 VA (Volt-Amperes).

History/origin: The megavolt-ampere (MVA) is based on the concept of apparent power. The 'mega-' prefix indicates a factor of 1,000,000, making MVA suitable for very large apparent power quantities.

Current use: MVA are used to measure and manage apparent power in large power systems and transmission networks. It is typically used to specify the capacity of generators, transformers, and transmission lines in power grids.

Gigavolt-Ampere to Megavolt-Ampere Conversion Table

Gigavolt-Ampere [GVA]Megavolt-Ampere [MVA]
0.01 GVA10 MVA
0.1 GVA100 MVA
1 GVA1000 MVA
10 GVA10000 MVA
50 GVA50000 MVA
100 GVA100000 MVA
1000 GVA1000000 MVA
10000 GVA10000000 MVA