Megawatts to Gigawatts Converter
Convert MW to GW instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 MW=0.001 GW
1 MW in every unit
Watts
1,000,000W
Kilowatts
1,000kW
Megawattsfrom
1MW
Gigawatts
0.001GW
Horsepower (mech)
1,341.02hp
Horsepower (elec)
1,340.48hp(e)
BTU/hour
3,412,141.64BTU/h
Calories/second
239,005.74cal/s
Foot-pounds/second
737,561.03ft·lb/s
Common Megawatts to Gigawatts conversions
| Megawatts (MW) | Gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 0.001 GW |
| 2 MW | 0.002 GW |
| 5 MW | 0.005 GW |
| 10 MW | 0.01 GW |
| 25 MW | 0.025 GW |
| 50 MW | 0.05 GW |
| 100 MW | 0.1 GW |
| 250 MW | 0.25 GW |
| 500 MW | 0.5 GW |
| 1000 MW | 1 GW |
The formula
Megawatts (MW) — a unit of power.
Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 MW→0.001 GW
Apply Megawatts ÷ 1000 with input = 1. Result: 0.001 GW.
5 MW→0.005 GW
Apply Megawatts ÷ 1000 with input = 5. Result: 0.005 GW.
10 MW→0.01 GW
Apply Megawatts ÷ 1000 with input = 10. Result: 0.01 GW.
FAQ
How do I convert Megawatts to Gigawatts?
Use the formula: GW = Megawatts ÷ 1000. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Megawatts used?
Megawatts (MW) — a unit of power.
Where are Gigawatts used?
Gigawatts (GW) — a unit of power.
How do I convert Gigawatts back to Megawatts?
Use the Gigawatts to Megawatts converter.