kilovolt ampere
/ˈkɪləˌvoʊlt ˈæmpɪr/
noun
- A unit of electrical power equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, used to measure apparent power in an electrical circuit.
- The new data center requires a 2,000 kilovolt-ampere backup generator.
- The generator is rated at 500 kilovolt-amperes, enough to power a small factory.
- Electricians use kilovolt-ampere ratings to size transformers for buildings.