Convert GW to kW
Gigawatts to kilowatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the GW to kW chart further down the page.
1 gigawatt equals 1,000,000 kilowatts. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt = 0.000001 gigawatts.
How to convert GW to kW
To convert gigawatts to kilowatts, multiply the gigawatt value by 1000000. You can also divide by 0.000001 to get the same answer.
kW = GW × 1000000
Worked example
Convert 15 GW to kilowatts:
15 GW = 15,000,000 kW
GW to kW conversion chart
Use this GW to kW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| gigawatts (GW) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 GW | 10,000 kW |
| 0.1 GW | 100,000 kW |
| 1 GW | 1,000,000 kW |
| 2 GW | 2,000,000 kW |
| 3 GW | 3,000,000 kW |
| 5 GW | 5,000,000 kW |
| 10 GW | 10,000,000 kW |
| 20 GW | 20,000,000 kW |
| 50 GW | 50,000,000 kW |
| 100 GW | 100,000,000 kW |
| 1,000 GW | 1,000,000,000 kW |
What is a gigawatt?
The gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to 1000000000 watts.
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many kW are in a gigawatt?
1 GW equals 1,000,000 kW. Going the other way, 1 kW is 0.000001 GW.
How do you convert GW to kW?
To convert gigawatts to kilowatts, multiply the gigawatt value by 1000000. You can also divide by 0.000001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 GW in kW?
10 GW equals 10,000,000 kW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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