A Decawatt (daW) equals 10 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for deca-scale electrical work.
Decawatts to Gigawatts
Convert Decawatt (daW) to Gigawatt (GW) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert decawatts (daW) to gigawatts (GW) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Gigawatt (GW) equals 1e+9 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for giga-scale electrical work.
GW = daW × 1.000000e-08
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Formula
GW = daW × 1.000000e-08
daW = GW × 1.000000e+08
Conversion table
| 1 daW | 1.000000e-08 GW |
| 5 daW | 5.000000e-08 GW |
| 10 daW | 1.000000e-07 GW |
| 20 daW | 2.000000e-07 GW |
| 50 daW | 5.000000e-07 GW |
| 100 daW | 0.000001 GW |
| 500 daW | 0.000005 GW |
| 1000 daW | 0.00001 GW |
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How the formula works
Both decawatt and gigawatt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in decawatts by 1.000000e-08 to get gigawatts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a gigawatt value by 1.000000e+08 to get back to decawatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Decawatt (daW)?
A Decawatt (daW) equals 10 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for deca-scale electrical work.
What is Gigawatt (GW)?
A Gigawatt (GW) equals 1e+9 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for giga-scale electrical work.
How do I convert decawatts to gigawatts?
Multiply the decawatt value by 1.000000e-08 to get the equivalent in gigawatts. For example, 5 daW × 1.000000e-08 = 5.000000e-08 GW.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 1.000000e-08 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert gigawatts back to decawatts?
Yes. Divide the gigawatt value by 1.000000e-08, or multiply it by 1.000000e+08, to get decawatts.
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About converting decawatts to gigawatts
A Decawatt (daW) equals 10 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for deca-scale electrical work. A Gigawatt (GW) equals 1e+9 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for giga-scale electrical work.
Use this calculator to move between decawatts and gigawatts accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.