Convert gigawatt to mega watt - Conversion of Measurement Units

Convert gigawatt to megawatt

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

Quick conversion chart of gigawatt to mega watt

1 gigawatt to mega watt = 1000 mega watt

2 gigawatt to mega watt = 2000 mega watt

3 gigawatt to mega watt = 3000 mega watt

4 gigawatt to mega watt = 4000 mega watt

5 gigawatt to mega watt = 5000 mega watt

6 gigawatt to mega watt = 6000 mega watt

7 gigawatt to mega watt = 7000 mega watt

8 gigawatt to mega watt = 8000 mega watt

9 gigawatt to mega watt = 9000 mega watt

10 gigawatt to mega watt = 10000 mega watt

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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: Megawatt

The SI prefix "mega" represents a factor of 10⁶, or in exponential notation, 1E6.

So 1 megawatt = 10⁶ 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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