Kilowatt [kW] to Gigawatt [GW] Converter
Quick Reference
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 1.0000e-6 Gigawatt (GW)
1 Gigawatt (GW) = 1000000 Kilowatt (kW)
How to Convert Kilowatt to Gigawatt
1 kW = 0.000001 GW
1 GW = 1000000 kW
To convert Kilowatt to Gigawatt, divide the value by 1000000 (equivalently, multiply by 1.0000e-6). To convert Gigawatt back to Kilowatt, multiply by 1000000.
Example: convert 10 kW to GW:
10 kW = 10 x 0.000001 = 0.000009999999999999999 GW
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
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 to Gigawatt Conversion Table
| Kilowatt [kW] | Gigawatt [GW] |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.000001 GW |
| 2 kW | 0.000002 GW |
| 5 kW | 0.000005 GW |
| 10 kW | 0.00001 GW |
| 20 kW | 0.00002 GW |
| 50 kW | 0.00005 GW |
| 100 kW | 0.0001 GW |
| 200 kW | 0.0002 GW |
| 500 kW | 0.0005 GW |
| 1000 kW | 0.001 GW |