Megawatt to Gigawatt Converter

1 MW = 0.0010000000 GW

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FORMULA

1 MW = 0.0010000000 GW
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CONVERSION TABLE

Megawatt (MW) Gigawatt (GW)
1 MW 0.001 GW
5 MW 0.005 GW
10 MW 0.01 GW
25 MW 0.025 GW
50 MW 0.05 GW
100 MW 0.1 GW
250 MW 0.25 GW
500 MW 0.5 GW
1,000 MW 1 GW
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COMMON VALUES

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About Megawatt (MW)

One million watts, the megawatt is the standard unit for power plant output and large-scale energy projects. A single modern wind turbine generates 2-5 MW, a typical natural gas peaker plant produces 50-300 MW, and a large nuclear reactor generates about 1,000 MW (1 GW) of electrical power.

About Gigawatt (GW)

One billion watts, the gigawatt is used for national-scale power generation statistics and major infrastructure. The Hoover Dam produces about 2 GW at peak, and the Three Gorges Dam in China has a capacity of 22.5 GW. The famously quoted '1.21 gigawatts' from Back to the Future is actually a plausible lightning bolt power level.

How to Convert Megawatt to Gigawatt

The conversion formula is: 1 MW = 0.0010000000 GW. To convert from Megawatt (MW) to Gigawatt (GW), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gigawatt in 1 Megawatt?

1 Megawatt (MW) equals 0.0010000000 Gigawatt (GW).

How to convert Megawatt to Gigawatt?

Multiply the Megawatt value by 0.0010000000 to get the equivalent in Gigawatt. Formula: 1 MW = 0.0010000000 GW

What is the formula for Megawatt to Gigawatt conversion?

1 MW = 0.0010000000 GW