In 1 kilowatts there are 0.00000100000 gigawatts. Meanwhile in 1 gigawatts there are 1,000,000 kilowatts. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Gigawatts to Kilowatts calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert kilowatts (kW) to gigawatts (GW), use the base relationship: 1 GW = 1,000,000 kW. That means gigawatts are larger units, so the number gets smaller when you convert from kW to GW.
Conversion formula (kW to GW):
Quick examples:
Tip: Move the decimal 6 places left when converting kilowatts to gigawatts.
There are 1,000,000 kilowatts (kW) in 1 gigawatt (GW).
1 GW = 1,000,000 kW
Divide kilowatts by 1,000,000.
GW = kW ÷ 1,000,000
Example: 750,000 kW ÷ 1,000,000 = 0.75 GW
Use this direct conversion formula:
GW = kW × 0.000001
It’s the same as dividing by one million.
Multiply gigawatts by 1,000,000.
kW = GW × 1,000,000
Example: 2.5 GW × 1,000,000 = 2,500,000 kW
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. Power is the rate energy is used or produced at a moment in time. It’s common for home loads, motors, and small systems.
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000,000 watts. It’s used for large-scale power like utility grids, big power plants, and regional demand.
They describe power, not total energy. Utilities, generators, and equipment ratings often use power units to show capacity, output, or demand at a given time.
It’s a power conversion.
They scale by factors of 1,000:
Move the decimal point 6 places left when converting kW to GW.
Example: 3,200,000 kW = 3.2 GW
Yes, as long as you convert the number. The power stays the same, only the unit changes.
Example: 0.4 GW = 400,000 kW
Gigawatt values often describe:
Common errors include:
The Calculate Box tool to convert kilowatts to gigawatts uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a kilowatts value in the box and have it instantly converted to gigawatts.