Gigawatts to Megawatts Converter
Convert GW to MW instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 GW=1,000 MW
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 Megawatts conversions
| Gigawatts (GW) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1000 MW |
| 2 GW | 2000 MW |
| 5 GW | 5000 MW |
| 10 GW | 10000 MW |
| 25 GW | 25000 MW |
| 50 GW | 50000 MW |
| 100 GW | 100000 MW |
| 250 GW | 250000 MW |
| 500 GW | 500000 MW |
| 1000 GW | 1000000 MW |
The formula
Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.
Megawatts (MW) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 GW→1000 MW
Apply Gigawatts × 1000 with input = 1. Result: 1000 MW.
5 GW→5000 MW
Apply Gigawatts × 1000 with input = 5. Result: 5000 MW.
10 GW→10000 MW
Apply Gigawatts × 1000 with input = 10. Result: 10000 MW.
FAQ
How do I convert Gigawatts to Megawatts?
Use the formula: MW = Gigawatts × 1000. 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 Megawatts used?
Megawatts (MW) — a unit of power.
How do I convert Megawatts back to Gigawatts?
Use the Megawatts to Gigawatts converter.