Gigawatts to Kilowatts Converter
Convert GW to kW instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 GW=1,000,000 kW
1 GW in every unit
Watts
1,000,000,000W
Kilowatts
1,000,000kW
Megawatts
1,000MW
Gigawattsfrom
1GW
Horsepower (mech)
1,341,022.09hp
Horsepower (elec)
1,340,482.57hp(e)
BTU/hour
3,412,141,635.13BTU/h
Calories/second
239,005,736.14cal/s
Foot-pounds/second
737,561,033.18ft·lb/s
Common Gigawatts to Kilowatts conversions
| Gigawatts (GW) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1000000 kW |
| 2 GW | 2000000 kW |
| 5 GW | 5000000 kW |
| 10 GW | 10000000 kW |
| 25 GW | 25000000 kW |
| 50 GW | 50000000 kW |
| 100 GW | 100000000 kW |
| 250 GW | 250000000 kW |
| 500 GW | 500000000 kW |
| 1000 GW | 1000000000 kW |
The formula
Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 GW→1000000 kW
Apply Gigawatts × 1000000 with input = 1. Result: 1000000 kW.
5 GW→5000000 kW
Apply Gigawatts × 1000000 with input = 5. Result: 5000000 kW.
10 GW→10000000 kW
Apply Gigawatts × 1000000 with input = 10. Result: 10000000 kW.
FAQ
How do I convert Gigawatts to Kilowatts?
Use the formula: kW = Gigawatts × 1000000. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Gigawatts used?
Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.
Where are Kilowatts used?
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
How do I convert Kilowatts back to Gigawatts?
Use the Kilowatts to Gigawatts converter.