Apparent power is the product of voltage and ampere, i.e.

, VA or kVA is known as
apparent power. Apparent power is total power supplied to a circuit inclusive of the true and
reactive power.

Real power or true power is the power that can be converted into work and is measured in
watts

Reactive power If the circuit is of an inductive or capacitive type, then the reactive
component consumes power and cannot be converted into work. This is known as reactive
power and is denoted by the unit VAR.
Power factor

Power factor is defined as the ratio of real power to apparent power. The maximum value it
can carry is either 1 or 100(%), which would be obtained in a purely resistive circuit.

Power factor = True power / Apparent power