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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 MW0.001 GW
2 MW0.002 GW
5 MW0.005 GW
10 MW0.01 GW
25 MW0.025 GW
50 MW0.05 GW
100 MW0.1 GW
250 MW0.25 GW
500 MW0.5 GW
1000 MW1 GW
Reverse: Gigawatt to Megawatt

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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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