Convert GW to MW
Gigawatts to megawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the GW to MW chart further down the page.
1 gigawatt equals 1,000 megawatts. Going the other way, 1 megawatt = 0.001 gigawatts.
How to convert GW to MW
To convert gigawatts to megawatts, multiply the gigawatt value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
MW = GW × 1000
Worked example
Convert 15 GW to megawatts:
15 GW = 15,000 MW
GW to MW conversion chart
Use this GW to MW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| gigawatts (GW) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 GW | 10 MW |
| 0.1 GW | 100 MW |
| 1 GW | 1,000 MW |
| 2 GW | 2,000 MW |
| 3 GW | 3,000 MW |
| 5 GW | 5,000 MW |
| 10 GW | 10,000 MW |
| 20 GW | 20,000 MW |
| 50 GW | 50,000 MW |
| 100 GW | 100,000 MW |
| 1,000 GW | 1,000,000 MW |
What is a gigawatt?
The gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to 1000000000 watts.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many MW are in a gigawatt?
1 GW equals 1,000 MW. Going the other way, 1 MW is 0.001 GW.
How do you convert GW to MW?
To convert gigawatts to megawatts, multiply the gigawatt value by 1000. You can also divide by 0.001 to get the same answer.
What is 10 GW in MW?
10 GW equals 10,000 MW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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