Convert gigawatt to kilowatt


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How many gigawatt in 1 Kw? The answer is 1.0E-6. We assume you are converting between gigawatt and kilowatt. You can view more details on each measurement unit: gigawatt or Kw The SI derived unit for power is the watt. 1 watt is equal to 1.0E-9 gigawatt, or 0.001 Kw. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between gigawatts and kilowatts. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



Quick conversion chart of gigawatt to Kw

1 gigawatt to Kw = 1000000 Kw

2 gigawatt to Kw = 2000000 Kw

3 gigawatt to Kw = 3000000 Kw

4 gigawatt to Kw = 4000000 Kw

5 gigawatt to Kw = 5000000 Kw

6 gigawatt to Kw = 6000000 Kw

7 gigawatt to Kw = 7000000 Kw

8 gigawatt to Kw = 8000000 Kw

9 gigawatt to Kw = 9000000 Kw

10 gigawatt to Kw = 10000000 Kw


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Definition: Gigawatt

The SI prefix "giga" represents a factor of 109, or in exponential notation, 1E9.

So 1 gigawatt = 109 watts.

The definition of a watt is as follows:

The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit for power. It is equivalent to one joule per second (1 J/s), or in electrical units, one volt ampere (1 V·A).


Definition: Kilowatt

The SI prefix "kilo" represents a factor of 103, or in exponential notation, 1E3.

So 1 kilowatt = 103 watts.

The definition of a watt is as follows:

The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit for power. It is equivalent to one joule per second (1 J/s), or in electrical units, one volt ampere (1 V·A).


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