How to use this Gigawatts to Megawatts Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given power from the units of Gigawatts to the units of Megawatts.
Enter the input Gigawatts value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Gigawatts into Megawatts in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Megawatts label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Megawatts value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Megawatts value using the Copy button.
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Formula
The formula to convert given power from Gigawatts to Megawatts is:
Power(Megawatts) = Power(Gigawatts) × 1e3
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that a large nuclear power plant generates 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. Convert this power generation from gigawatts to Megawatts.
Answer
Given:
Power in Gigawatts = 1.5 GW
Converting Power from Gigawatts to Megawatts...
The formula to convert from Gigawatts to Megawatts is:
Power(Megawatts) = Power(Gigawatts) × 1e3
Substitute given Power(Gigawatts) = 1.5 in the above formula.
Power(Megawatts) = 1.5 × 1e3
Power(Megawatts) = 1500
Therefore, 1.5 GW is equal to 1500 MW.
2
Consider that a major city's electrical grid requires 2 gigawatts (GW) of power during peak hours. Convert this power demand from gigawatts to Megawatts.
Answer
Given:
Power in Gigawatts = 2 GW
Converting Power from Gigawatts to Megawatts...
The formula to convert from Gigawatts to Megawatts is:
Power(Megawatts) = Power(Gigawatts) × 1e3
Substitute given Power(Gigawatts) = 2 in the above formula.
Power(Megawatts) = 2 × 1e3
Power(Megawatts) = 2000
Therefore, 2 GW is equal to 2000 MW.
Gigawatts to Megawatts Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Gigawatts to Megawatts.
Gigawatts (GW)
Megawatts (MW)
0.01 GW
10 MW
0.1 GW
100 MW
1 GW
1000 MW
2 GW
2000 MW
3 GW
3000 MW
4 GW
4000 MW
5 GW
5000 MW
6 GW
6000 MW
7 GW
7000 MW
8 GW
8000 MW
9 GW
9000 MW
10 GW
10000 MW
20 GW
20000 MW
50 GW
50000 MW
100 GW
100000 MW
1000 GW
1000000 MW
Gigawatts
A gigawatt (GW) is equal to one billion watts. It is used to measure large-scale power output, such as the capacity of entire power grids or large power plants. Gigawatts are used in the context of national or regional energy production.
Megawatts
A megawatt (MW) is equal to one million watts. This unit is often used to measure the output of power plants or the power consumption of large-scale facilities. It is a standard unit in the field of energy generation and consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Gigawatts to Megawatts in Power?
The formula to convert Gigawatts to Megawatts in Power is:
Gigawatts * 1e3
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Power conversion tool, which converts Gigawatts to Megawatts, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Power from Gigawatts to Megawatts?
To convert Power from Gigawatts to Megawatts, you can use the following formula:
Gigawatts * 1e3
For example, if you have a value in Gigawatts, you substitute that value in place of Gigawatts in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Megawatts.
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