Kilowatts to Gigawatts Converter
Convert kW to GW instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 kW=1.0000e-6 GW
1 kW in every unit
Watts
1,000W
Kilowattsfrom
1kW
Megawatts
0.001MW
Gigawatts
1.0000e-6GW
Horsepower (mech)
1.341hp
Horsepower (elec)
1.3405hp(e)
BTU/hour
3,412.14BTU/h
Calories/second
239.0057cal/s
Foot-pounds/second
737.561ft·lb/s
Common Kilowatts to Gigawatts conversions
| Kilowatts (kW) | Gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 250 kW | 0.00025 GW |
| 500 kW | 0.0005 GW |
| 1000 kW | 0.001 GW |
The formula
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 kW→0 GW
Apply Kilowatts ÷ 1000000 with input = 1. Result: 0 GW.
5 kW→0.00001 GW
Apply Kilowatts ÷ 1000000 with input = 5. Result: 0.00001 GW.
10 kW→0.00001 GW
Apply Kilowatts ÷ 1000000 with input = 10. Result: 0.00001 GW.
FAQ
How do I convert Kilowatts to Gigawatts?
Use the formula: GW = Kilowatts ÷ 1000000. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Kilowatts used?
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Where are Gigawatts used?
Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.
How do I convert Gigawatts back to Kilowatts?
Use the Gigawatts to Kilowatts converter.