Gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units.
Gigawatts to Decawatts Converter — GW to daW
Convert Gigawatt (GW) to Decawatt (daW) using the exact conversion factor (1 gigawatt = 100,000,000 decawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gigawatts to Decawatts converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Result = input x 1e+9 / 10.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Gigawatts to Decawatts
Gigawatt and Decawatt both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units, and decawatt is 10 watt units.
Formula
decawatts = gigawatts × 100000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gigawatt equals 1000000000 base units, and 1 decawatt equals 10 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gigawatt-to-decawatt factor of 100000000.
Simple example
1 GW × 100000000 = 100,000,000 daW
1 gigawatt = 100,000,000 decawatts.
Real-world example
100 GW × 100000000 = 10,000,000,000 daW
100 gigawatts = 10,000,000,000 decawatts.
Conversion table
| Gigawatt (GW) | Decawatt (daW) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 100,000,000 daW |
| 10 GW | 1,000,000,000 daW |
| 50 GW | 5,000,000,000 daW |
| 100 GW | 10,000,000,000 daW |
| 500 GW | 50,000,000,000 daW |
| 1,000 GW | 100,000,000,000 daW |
Reverse conversion: Decawatt to Gigawatt
1 daW × 1e-8 = 1e-8 GW
1 decawatt = 1e-8 gigawatts.
gigawatts = decawatts × 1e-8
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decawatt to Gigawatt.
Understanding the Gigawatt (GW)
Gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units.
Understanding the Decawatt (daW)
Decawatt is 10 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decawatts are in 1 gigawatt?
1 gigawatt equals 100,000,000 decawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gigawatt to decawatt?
Multiply the gigawatt value by 100000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decawatt back to gigawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decawatt equals 1e-8 gigawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gigawatt?
Gigawatt (GW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a decawatt?
Decawatt (daW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the gigawatt to decawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both gigawatt and decawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 100000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.