Kilowatts to Gigawatts converter
Convert Kilowatts (kW) to Gigawatts (GW). Calculate a value, check the formula and compare common measurements.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Value | Enter value using the definition in the method and example. |
| From | Select the unit or currency in which the entered number is currently expressed. |
| To | Select the unit or currency you need for the answer. |
Understanding your result
The converted value describes the same power quantity in the selected target unit. Display rounding does not add precision to the original measurement.
Common mistakes
- Confusing the source and target units, or overlooking a prefix or case-sensitive symbol.
Check your calculation
- Convert to the target unit and then reverse the direction. Within display rounding, you should recover the original value.
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How do I convert kilowatts to gigawatts?
Enter the value in kilowatts to find the same power quantity in gigawatts. The number changes to match the unit; the underlying quantity stays the same. Check the definitions below when a unit has more than one convention.
Common uses
- Compare power ratings in different units.
- Translate power measurements on equipment specifications.
How it works
For the displayed direction, 1 kW equals 0.000001 GW. The engine converts through the shared power base quantity. Horsepower is mechanical unless marked metric. PS equals metric horsepower. Refrigeration tons use the US 12,000 BTU IT/h convention. The multiplier is derived from the two centralized unit factors. Keep full precision until the final result; displayed answers use up to 12 significant digits. SI prefixes specify powers of ten: femto 10^-15, pico 10^-12, nano 10^-9, micro 10^-6, milli 10^-3, kilo 10^3, mega 10^6, giga 10^9 and tera 10^12. Unit symbols are case-sensitive. The numerical conversion uses the ratio of the source and target scale factors.
Worked example
10 kW converts to 0.00001 GW. For the reverse direction, swap the units and enter 0.00001 GW; the result is approximately 10 kW.
FAQ
How do I convert kW to GW?
GW = kW × 0.000001
Which definition is used?
Horsepower is mechanical unless marked metric. PS equals metric horsepower. Refrigeration tons use the US 12,000 BTU IT/h convention.
Common values
Use “Swap units” above for the reverse conversion. Values below are rounded to six significant digits.
| Kilowatts | Gigawatts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000001 |
| 5 | 0.000005 |
| 10 | 0.00001 |
| 20 | 0.00002 |
| 30 | 0.00003 |
| 50 | 0.00005 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |