A Gigawatt (GW) equals 1e+9 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for giga-scale electrical work.
Gigawatts to Kilowatts
Convert Gigawatt (GW) to Kilowatt (kW) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert gigawatts (GW) to kilowatts (kW) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
kW = GW × 1.000000e+06
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Formula
kW = GW × 1.000000e+06
GW = kW × 0.000001
Conversion table
| 1 GW | 1.000000e+06 kW |
| 5 GW | 5.000000e+06 kW |
| 10 GW | 1.000000e+07 kW |
| 20 GW | 2.000000e+07 kW |
| 50 GW | 5.000000e+07 kW |
| 100 GW | 1.000000e+08 kW |
| 500 GW | 5.000000e+08 kW |
| 1000 GW | 1.000000e+09 kW |
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How the formula works
Both gigawatt and kilowatt measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in gigawatts by 1.000000e+06 to get kilowatts. To reverse the conversion, multiply a kilowatt value by 0.000001 to get back to gigawatts.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gigawatt (GW)?
A Gigawatt (GW) equals 1e+9 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for giga-scale electrical work.
What is Kilowatt (kW)?
A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
How do I convert gigawatts to kilowatts?
Multiply the gigawatt value by 1.000000e+06 to get the equivalent in kilowatts. For example, 5 GW × 1.000000e+06 = 5.000000e+06 kW.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units use fixed, defined scale factors, so the factor 1.000000e+06 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert kilowatts back to gigawatts?
Yes. Divide the kilowatt value by 1.000000e+06, or multiply it by 0.000001, to get gigawatts.
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About converting gigawatts to kilowatts
A Gigawatt (GW) equals 1e+9 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for giga-scale electrical work. A Kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watt(s), a scaled unit of electrical power used for kilo-scale electrical work.
Use this calculator to move between gigawatts and kilowatts accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday electricity calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.