Convert Gigawatt to Kilowatt
Instant free online tool for gigawatt to kilowatt conversion or vice versa. The gigawatt [GW] to kilowatt [kW] conversion table and conversion steps are also listed. Also, explore tools to
Kilowatt is normally used for appliances that consume a lot of energy. It is also commonly used for the measurement of small-scale solar power systems and household energy consumption. Gigawatt (GW) is mostly used in massive amounts of power.
Therefore, 1 gigawatt is equal to one billion watts, and 1 kilowatt is equal to one thousand watts. To convert gigawatts to kilowatts, multiply the number of gigawatts by 10 6 (one million), since 1 GW = 10 9 W and 1 kW = 10 3 W. Formula: Step-by-Step Conversion (1 GW to kW): Therefore, 1 Gigawatt is equal to 1,000,000 Kilowatts.
If you wish to do reverse conversion then you need to divide by one million in order to get the equivalent value in gigawatts. Moreover, a gigawatt is also equal to 1,000 megawatts. That is, 1 GW = 1,000 MW. The Megawatts is a larger unit compared to Kilowatts. We can easily convert between units using these numerical relationships:
One gigawatt-hour (GWh) is equal to 1 million kWh. So, a power plant with a capacity of 1 GW could power approximately 876,000 households for one year if they collectively consume 10,000 kWh each, assuming the plant operates continuously throughout the year.
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