Convert kW to GW
Kilowatts to gigawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the kW to GW chart further down the page.
1 kilowatt equals 0.000001 gigawatts. Going the other way, 1 gigawatt = 1,000,000 kilowatts.
How to convert kW to GW
To convert kilowatts to gigawatts, multiply the kilowatt value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
GW = kW × 0.000001
Worked example
Convert 15 kW to gigawatts:
15 kW = 0.000015 GW
kW to GW conversion chart
Use this kW to GW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilowatts (kW) | gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 1e-8 GW |
| 0.1 kW | 0.0000001 GW |
| 1 kW | 0.000001 GW |
| 2 kW | 0.000002 GW |
| 3 kW | 0.000003 GW |
| 5 kW | 0.000005 GW |
| 10 kW | 0.00001 GW |
| 20 kW | 0.00002 GW |
| 50 kW | 0.00005 GW |
| 100 kW | 0.0001 GW |
| 1,000 kW | 0.001 GW |
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.
What is a gigawatt?
The gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to 1000000000 watts.
Frequently asked questions
How many GW are in a kilowatt?
1 kW equals 0.000001 GW. Going the other way, 1 GW is 1,000,000 kW.
How do you convert kW to GW?
To convert kilowatts to gigawatts, multiply the kilowatt value by 0.000001. You can also divide by 1000000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 kW in GW?
10 kW equals 0.00001 GW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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