Online calculator to convert megawatts to gigawatts (MW to GW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between megawatts and gigawatts.
What is a megawatt (MW)?
A megawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for megawatt is MW. There are 1,000 megawatts in a gigawatt.
What is a gigawatt (GW)?
A gigawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for gigawatt is GW. There are 0.001 gigawatts in a megawatt.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from megawatts to gigawatts is:
gigawatts = megawatts ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from megawatts to gigawatts (MW to GW).
Megawatt to Gigawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 megawatts to gigawatts (show work) Formula: megawatts ÷ 1,000 = gigawatts Calculations: 45,000 megawatts ÷ 1,000 = 45 gigawatts Result: 45,000 megawatts is equal to 45 gigawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from megawatts to gigawatts.
Megawatts to Gigawatts Conversion Chart
megawatts (MW) | gigawatts (GW) |
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1 MW | 0.001 GW |
2 MW | 0.002 GW |
3 MW | 0.003 GW |
4 MW | 0.004 GW |
5 MW | 0.005 GW |
6 MW | 0.006 GW |
7 MW | 0.007 GW |
8 MW | 0.008 GW |
9 MW | 0.009 GW |
10 MW | 0.01 GW |
20 MW | 0.02 GW |
30 MW | 0.03 GW |
40 MW | 0.04 GW |
50 MW | 0.05 GW |
75 MW | 0.075 GW |
100 MW | 0.1 GW |
250 MW | 0.25 GW |
500 MW | 0.5 GW |
750 MW | 0.75 GW |
1,000 MW | 1 GW |
2,500 MW | 2.5 GW |
5,000 MW | 5 GW |
7,500 MW | 7.5 GW |
10,000 MW | 10 GW |
25,000 MW | 25 GW |
50,000 MW | 50 GW |
75,000 MW | 75 GW |
100,000 MW | 100 GW |
250,000 MW | 250 GW |
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