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How to use this Gigawatts to Watts Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given Gigawatts value from Gigawatts units to Watts units.
Enter the input Gigawatts value in the text field.
The given Gigawatts is converted to Watts in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Watts label.
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Formula
To convert given power from Gigawatts to Watts, use the following formula.
Watts = Gigawatts * 1e9
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Gigawatts to Watts Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Gigawatts to Watts.
Gigawatts (GW)
Watts (W)
0.01 GW
10000000 W
0.1 GW
100000000 W
1 GW
1000000000 W
2 GW
2000000000 W
3 GW
3000000000 W
4 GW
4000000000 W
5 GW
5000000000 W
6 GW
6000000000 W
7 GW
7000000000 W
8 GW
8000000000 W
9 GW
9000000000 W
10 GW
10000000000 W
20 GW
20000000000 W
50 GW
50000000000 W
100 GW
100000000000 W
1000 GW
1000000000000 W
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.
Watts
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second. It is used to measure the rate of energy transfer and is commonly used in a wide range of applications, including electricity, mechanics, and heating.
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"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a large nuclear power plant generates 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity.<br>Convert this power generation from gigawatts to Watts.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The power in gigawatts is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Gigawatts)</sub></span> = 1.5</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert power from gigawatts to watts is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Power<sub>(Watts)</sub></span> = <span>Power<sub>(Gigawatts)</sub></span> × 1e9</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Power<sub>(Gigawatts)</sub> = 1.5</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Watts)</sub></span> = <span>1.5</span> × 1e9</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Watts)</sub></span> = 1500000000</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>1.5 GW</strong> is equal to <strong>1500000000 W</strong>.</p>\n <p>The power is <strong>1500000000 W</strong>, in watts.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a major city's electrical grid requires 2 gigawatts (GW) of power during peak hours.<br>Convert this power demand from gigawatts to Watts.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The power in gigawatts is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Gigawatts)</sub></span> = 2</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert power from gigawatts to watts is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Power<sub>(Watts)</sub></span> = <span>Power<sub>(Gigawatts)</sub></span> × 1e9</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Power<sub>(Gigawatts)</sub> = 2</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Watts)</sub></span> = <span>2</span> × 1e9</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Power<sub>(Watts)</sub></span> = 2000000000</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>2 GW</strong> is equal to <strong>2000000000 W</strong>.</p>\n <p>The power is <strong>2000000000 W</strong>, in watts.</p>\n </div>\n ",
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