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Gigawatts to Megawatts Converter

Convert GW to MW instantly — and see every other power unit at once.

From
To
1,000MW

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 GW1000 MW
2 GW2000 MW
5 GW5000 MW
10 GW10000 MW
25 GW25000 MW
50 GW50000 MW
100 GW100000 MW
250 GW250000 MW
500 GW500000 MW
1000 GW1000000 MW

The formula

MW = Gigawatts × 1000

Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.

Megawatts (MW) — a unit of power.

Worked examples

1 GW1000 MW

Apply Gigawatts × 1000 with input = 1. Result: 1000 MW.

5 GW5000 MW

Apply Gigawatts × 1000 with input = 5. Result: 5000 MW.

10 GW10000 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.

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