How to use this Kilowatts to Gigawatts Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given power from the units of Kilowatts to the units of Gigawatts.
Enter the input Kilowatts value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Kilowatts into Gigawatts in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Gigawatts label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Gigawatts value is re-calculated, just like that.
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Formula
The formula to convert given power from Kilowatts to Gigawatts is:
Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Kilowatts) / 1e6
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that a luxury electric car's motor generates 250 kilowatts (kW) of power. Convert this power output from kilowatts to Gigawatts.
Answer
Given:
Power in Kilowatts = 250 kW
Converting Power from Kilowatts to Gigawatts...
The formula to convert from Kilowatts to Gigawatts is:
Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Kilowatts) / 1e6
Substitute given Power(Kilowatts) = 250 in the above formula.
Power(Gigawatts) = 250 / 1e6
Power(Gigawatts) = 0.00025
Therefore, 250 kW is equal to 0.00025 GW.
2
Consider that a high-end gaming PC setup consumes 1 kilowatt (kW) of power. Convert this power usage from kilowatts to Gigawatts.
Answer
Given:
Power in Kilowatts = 1 kW
Converting Power from Kilowatts to Gigawatts...
The formula to convert from Kilowatts to Gigawatts is:
Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Kilowatts) / 1e6
Substitute given Power(Kilowatts) = 1 in the above formula.
Power(Gigawatts) = 1 / 1e6
Power(Gigawatts) = 0.000001
Therefore, 1 kW is equal to 0.000001 GW.
Kilowatts to Gigawatts Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Kilowatts to Gigawatts.
Kilowatts (kW)
Gigawatts (GW)
0.01 kW
1e-8 GW
0.1 kW
1e-7 GW
1 kW
0.000001GW
2 kW
0.000002GW
3 kW
0.000003GW
4 kW
0.000004GW
5 kW
0.000005GW
6 kW
0.000006GW
7 kW
0.000007GW
8 kW
0.000008GW
9 kW
0.000009GW
10 kW
0.00001GW
20 kW
0.00002GW
50 kW
0.00005GW
100 kW
0.0001GW
1000 kW
0.001GW
Kilowatts
A kilowatt (kW) is equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used to express the power output of engines and the power consumption of electrical devices. For example, household appliances and electric vehicles are often rated in kilowatts.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Kilowatts to Gigawatts in Power?
The formula to convert Kilowatts to Gigawatts in Power is:
Kilowatts / 1e6
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Power conversion tool, which converts Kilowatts to Gigawatts, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Power from Kilowatts to Gigawatts?
To convert Power from Kilowatts to Gigawatts, you can use the following formula:
Kilowatts / 1e6
For example, if you have a value in Kilowatts, you substitute that value in place of Kilowatts in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Gigawatts.
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