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Apparent Power Calculator

Calculate apparent power from voltage and current (S = V × I).

Formula

S = V × I

S
Apparent power, in volt-amps
V
Voltage, in volts
I
Current, in amps

What this calculator does

Calculates apparent power (total supplied power) from voltage and current.

Use cases

  • Size a transformer or generator based on apparent power demand
  • Compare apparent power against real power to estimate power factor
  • Check a supply's volt-amp capacity against expected load