gigawatts to megawatts
Convert gigawatt to megawatt — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 GW=1000 MW
How to convert gigawatt to megawatt
To convert gigawatt to megawatt, multiply by 1000:
MW = GW × 1000
For example, 10 GW × 1000 = 10000 MW.
GW to MW conversion table
| gigawatts (GW) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1000 MW |
| 2 GW | 2000 MW |
| 5 GW | 5000 MW |
| 10 GW | 10000 MW |
| 25 GW | 25000 MW |
| 50 GW | 50000 MW |
| 100 GW | 100000 MW |
| 250 GW | 250000 MW |
| 500 GW | 500000 MW |
| 1000 GW | 1000000 MW |
Other gigawatt conversions
Convert to megawatt from another unit
GW to MW — frequently asked
How many megawatts are in 1 gigawatt?
1 gigawatt = 1000 megawatts (GW × 1000 = MW).
What is the formula to convert gigawatt to megawatt?
Multiply your gigawatt value by 1000 to get megawatt.
How do I convert 10 gigawatts to megawatts?
10 GW = 10000 MW. For 100 GW the answer is 100000 MW. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert gigawatt to megawatt
1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)
Power conversion — common questions
How many watts in 1 horsepower?
Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.
How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?
Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.
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