Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Nanowatts to Gigawatts Converter — nW to GW
Convert Nanowatt (nW) to Gigawatt (GW) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanowatt = 1e-18 gigawatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanowatts to Gigawatts converter
Converter
Power Converter
Convert watts, horsepower, refrigeration tons, BTU per hour, and engineering power units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e+9.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanowatts to Gigawatts
Nanowatt and Gigawatt both describe power output, and the conversion is a routine part of comparing an engine or motor's spec sheet across countries that use different power units. Specifically: Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units, and gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units.
Formula
gigawatts = nanowatts × 1e-18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanowatt equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 gigawatt equals 1000000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanowatt-to-gigawatt factor of 1e-18.
Simple example
1 nW × 1e-18 = 1e-18 GW
1 nanowatt = 1e-18 gigawatts.
Real-world example
100 nW × 1e-18 = 1e-16 GW
100 nanowatts = 1e-16 gigawatts.
Conversion table
| Nanowatt (nW) | Gigawatt (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 nW | 1e-18 GW |
| 10 nW | 1e-17 GW |
| 100 nW | 1e-16 GW |
| 500 nW | 5e-16 GW |
| 1,000 nW | 1e-15 GW |
| 5,000 nW | 5e-15 GW |
Reverse conversion: Gigawatt to Nanowatt
1e-18 GW × 1e+18 = 1 nW
1e-18 gigawatts = 1 nanowatt.
nanowatts = gigawatts × 1e+18
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigawatt to Nanowatt.
Understanding the Nanowatt (nW)
Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Understanding the Gigawatt (GW)
Gigawatt is 1000000000 watt units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigawatts are in 1 nanowatt?
1 nanowatt equals 1e-18 gigawatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanowatt to gigawatt?
Multiply the nanowatt value by 1e-18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigawatt back to nanowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigawatt equals 1e+18 nanowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanowatt?
Nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power.
What is a gigawatt?
Gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power.
Is the nanowatt to gigawatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanowatt and gigawatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-18 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.