KVA vs KW Explained! ⚡ Why Transformers & Motors Have Different Ratings

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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About this video –
This video illustrates the basic concept of why Transformers are rated in KVA while Motors are Rated in KW in a short and simple way so that everyone can understand what it is. The language used is simple English for everyone to understand and also the images used are not complex so even people who are not related or habituated with this subject can learn and understand this topic. Many students as well as candidates appearing for entrance exams as well as interviews will highly benefit from this video.

Queries solved –
1. Basic understanding of the Units - KW & KVA
2. Why Transformers use KVA
3. Why Motors use KW
4. Assistance for Interview Questions

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