How to use this Megawatts to Gigawatts Converter 🤔
Follow these steps to convert given power from the units of Megawatts to the units of Gigawatts.
Enter the input Megawatts value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Megawatts 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 Megawatts to Gigawatts is:
Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Megawatts) / 1e3
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that a data center consumes 3 megawatts (MW) of power to run its servers. Convert this power consumption from megawatts to Gigawatts.
Answer
Given:
Power in Megawatts = 3 MW
Converting Power from Megawatts to Gigawatts...
The formula to convert from Megawatts to Gigawatts is:
Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Megawatts) / 1e3
Substitute given Power(Megawatts) = 3 in the above formula.
Power(Gigawatts) = 3 / 1e3
Power(Gigawatts) = 0.003
Therefore, 3 MW is equal to 0.003 GW.
2
Consider that a solar farm generates 10 megawatts (MW) of power. Convert this power generation from megawatts to Gigawatts.
Answer
Given:
Power in Megawatts = 10 MW
Converting Power from Megawatts to Gigawatts...
The formula to convert from Megawatts to Gigawatts is:
Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Megawatts) / 1e3
Substitute given Power(Megawatts) = 10 in the above formula.
Power(Gigawatts) = 10 / 1e3
Power(Gigawatts) = 0.01
Therefore, 10 MW is equal to 0.01 GW.
Megawatts to Gigawatts Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Megawatts to Gigawatts.
Megawatts (MW)
Gigawatts (GW)
0.01 MW
0.00001GW
0.1 MW
0.0001GW
1 MW
0.001GW
2 MW
0.002GW
3 MW
0.003GW
4 MW
0.004GW
5 MW
0.005GW
6 MW
0.006GW
7 MW
0.007GW
8 MW
0.008GW
9 MW
0.009GW
10 MW
0.01GW
20 MW
0.02GW
50 MW
0.05GW
100 MW
0.1GW
1000 MW
1 GW
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.
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 Megawatts to Gigawatts in Power?
The formula to convert Megawatts to Gigawatts in Power is:
Megawatts / 1e3
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Power conversion tool, which converts Megawatts to Gigawatts, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Power from Megawatts to Gigawatts?
To convert Power from Megawatts to Gigawatts, you can use the following formula:
Megawatts / 1e3
For example, if you have a value in Megawatts, you substitute that value in place of Megawatts in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Gigawatts.
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