megawatts to gigawatts
Convert megawatt to gigawatt — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 MW=0.001 GW
How to convert megawatt to gigawatt
To convert megawatt to gigawatt, multiply by 0.001:
GW = MW × 0.001
For example, 10 MW × 0.001 = 0.01 GW.
MW to GW conversion table
| megawatts (MW) | gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 0.001 GW |
| 2 MW | 0.002 GW |
| 5 MW | 0.005 GW |
| 10 MW | 0.01 GW |
| 25 MW | 0.025 GW |
| 50 MW | 0.05 GW |
| 100 MW | 0.1 GW |
| 250 MW | 0.25 GW |
| 500 MW | 0.5 GW |
| 1000 MW | 1 GW |
Other megawatt conversions
Convert to gigawatt from another unit
MW to GW — frequently asked
How many gigawatts are in 1 megawatt?
1 megawatt = 0.001 gigawatts (MW × 0.001 = GW).
What is the formula to convert megawatt to gigawatt?
Multiply your megawatt value by 0.001 to get gigawatt.
How do I convert 10 megawatts to gigawatts?
10 MW = 0.01 GW. For 100 MW the answer is 0.1 GW. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert megawatt to gigawatt
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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