Convert gigawatt to kilo watts - Conversion of Measurement Units

Convert gigawatt to kilowatt

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How many gigawatt in 1 kilo watts? 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 kilo watts The SI derived unit for power is the watt. 1 watt is equal to 1.0E-9 gigawatt, or 0.001 kilo watts. 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 kilo watts

1 gigawatt to kilo watts = 1000000 kilo watts

2 gigawatt to kilo watts = 2000000 kilo watts

3 gigawatt to kilo watts = 3000000 kilo watts

4 gigawatt to kilo watts = 4000000 kilo watts

5 gigawatt to kilo watts = 5000000 kilo watts

6 gigawatt to kilo watts = 6000000 kilo watts

7 gigawatt to kilo watts = 7000000 kilo watts

8 gigawatt to kilo watts = 8000000 kilo watts

9 gigawatt to kilo watts = 9000000 kilo watts

10 gigawatt to kilo watts = 10000000 kilo watts

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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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