Online calculator to convert kilowatts to gigawatts (kW 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 kilowatts and gigawatts.
What is a kilowatt (kW)?
A kilowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for kilowatt is kW. There are 1,000,000 kilowatts 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 0.000001 gigawatts in a kilowatt.
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 kilowatts to gigawatts is:
gigawatts = kilowatts ÷ 1,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from kilowatts to gigawatts (kW to GW).
Kilowatt to Gigawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 450,000 kilowatts to gigawatts (show work) Formula: kilowatts ÷ 1,000,000 = gigawatts Calculations: 450,000 kilowatts ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.45 gigawatts Result: 450,000 kilowatts is equal to 0.45 gigawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from kilowatts to gigawatts.
Kilowatts to Gigawatts Conversion Chart
| kilowatts (kW) | gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 0.000001 GW |
| 2 kW | 0.000002 GW |
| 3 kW | 0.000003 GW |
| 4 kW | 0.000004 GW |
| 5 kW | 0.000005 GW |
| 6 kW | 0.000006 GW |
| 7 kW | 0.000007 GW |
| 8 kW | 0.000008 GW |
| 9 kW | 0.000009 GW |
| 10 kW | 0.00001 GW |
| 20 kW | 0.00002 GW |
| 30 kW | 0.00003 GW |
| 40 kW | 0.00004 GW |
| 50 kW | 0.00005 GW |
| 75 kW | 0.000075 GW |
| 100 kW | 0.0001 GW |
| 250 kW | 0.00025 GW |
| 500 kW | 0.0005 GW |
| 750 kW | 0.00075 GW |
| 1,000 kW | 0.001 GW |
| 2,500 kW | 0.0025 GW |
| 5,000 kW | 0.005 GW |
| 7,500 kW | 0.0075 GW |
| 10,000 kW | 0.01 GW |
| 25,000 kW | 0.025 GW |
| 50,000 kW | 0.05 GW |
| 75,000 kW | 0.075 GW |
| 100,000 kW | 0.1 GW |
| 250,000 kW | 0.25 GW |
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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