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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Apparent power Apparent power The term 'Apparent power' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as '  The product of the voltage (in volts) and the current (in amperes). It comprises both active and reactive power. It is measured in 'volt-amperes' and often expressed in 'kilovolt-amperes' (kVA) or 'megavolt-amperes' (MVA). See Power, Reactive Power, Real Power'. Previous 5 Terms: Apogee Apoptosis Apparent consumption, (coal) Apparent consumption, natural gas (international) Apparent consumption, petroleum (international) Next 5 Terms: Apparent Temperature Apparent Wind Appeal Appendix Appliance About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.