UPS: is the power consumed same as power capacity

[cyberforums9]

Hello,
We have a 10KvA UPS and I just wanted to check if it consumes 10KvA to charge batteries or if it is different.

Thanks,

 

[mi1ez]

KvA? Do you mean KWh?

 

[cyberforums9]

No, Kilo Volt-Ampere

 

[mi1ez]

a KvA is a KW...

 

[mi1ez]

My bad! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilovolt-ampere