Gigawatt [GW] to Kilowatt [kW] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Gigawatt (GW) = 1000000 Kilowatt (kW)
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 1.0000e-6 Gigawatt (GW)
How to Convert Gigawatt to Kilowatt
1 GW = 1000000 kW
1 kW = 0.000001 GW
To convert Gigawatt to Kilowatt, multiply the value by 1000000. To convert Kilowatt back to Gigawatt, divide by 1000000.
Example: convert 10 GW to kW:
10 GW = 10 x 1000000 = 10000000 kW
Gigawatt
Definition: A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion (10⁹) watts. It is a multiple of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The gigawatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a very large unit for measuring the power output of massive systems.
Current use: Gigawatts are used to measure the total power generation capacity of countries, very large power plants (like nuclear or hydroelectric), and global energy consumption trends. It's used for expressing power on a very large, macroscopic scale.
Kilowatt
Definition: A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to one thousand (10³) watts. It is a multiple of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The kilowatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a larger unit for measuring significant amounts of power.
Current use: Kilowatts are used to measure the power consumption of appliances, electric motors, and industrial equipment. It is also used to measure the power output of generators and engines.
Gigawatt to Kilowatt Conversion Table
| Gigawatt [GW] | Kilowatt [kW] |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1000000 kW |
| 2 GW | 2000000 kW |
| 5 GW | 5000000 kW |
| 10 GW | 10000000 kW |
| 20 GW | 20000000 kW |
| 50 GW | 50000000 kW |
| 100 GW | 100000000 kW |
| 200 GW | 200000000 kW |
| 500 GW | 500000000 kW |
| 1000 GW | 1000000000 kW |