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Power Triangle Calculator

Find the Vars needed to achieve a power factor of 98% or above. The transformer rating is 250 VA. Click the Solve button to find the answer.


Real power in W or kW or MW



Var or kVar or MVar capacitor rating needed to switch in the circuit to get the target Power Factor





Given VA or kVA or MVA

Angle Theta θ = °
Target Power factor in ( % ) = %

Scenario Analysis: change the Power Factor target


Formula Recall
Using Pythagorean Theorem
S2 = P2 + Q2
NaN means Not a Number , if you enter any letter in the input box, example letter O, NaN error message will appear. If you enter comma sign , NaN error message. Re-enter the number without comma sign.