Online calculator to convert gigawatts to megawatts (GW to MW) 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 gigawatts and megawatts.
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.
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.
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 gigawatts to megawatts is:
megawatts = gigawatts x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from gigawatts to megawatts (GW to MW).
Gigawatt to Megawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 gigawatts to megawatts (show work) Formula: gigawatts x 1,000 = megawatts Calculations: 18 gigawatts x 1,000 = 18,000 megawatts Result: 18 gigawatts is equal to 18,000 megawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from gigawatts to megawatts.
Gigawatts to Megawatts Conversion Chart
| gigawatts (GW) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1,000 MW |
| 2 GW | 2,000 MW |
| 3 GW | 3,000 MW |
| 4 GW | 4,000 MW |
| 5 GW | 5,000 MW |
| 6 GW | 6,000 MW |
| 7 GW | 7,000 MW |
| 8 GW | 8,000 MW |
| 9 GW | 9,000 MW |
| 10 GW | 10,000 MW |
| 20 GW | 20,000 MW |
| 30 GW | 30,000 MW |
| 40 GW | 40,000 MW |
| 50 GW | 50,000 MW |
| 75 GW | 75,000 MW |
| 100 GW | 100,000 MW |
| 250 GW | 250,000 MW |
| 500 GW | 500,000 MW |
| 750 GW | 750,000 MW |
| 1,000 GW | 1,000,000 MW |
| 2,500 GW | 2,500,000 MW |
| 5,000 GW | 5,000,000 MW |
| 7,500 GW | 7,500,000 MW |
| 10,000 GW | 10,000,000 MW |
| 25,000 GW | 25,000,000 MW |
| 50,000 GW | 50,000,000 MW |
| 75,000 GW | 75,000,000 MW |
| 100,000 GW | 100,000,000 MW |
| 250,000 GW | 250,000,000 MW |
Related Units
The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.
Electric Current Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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