Gigawatt to Megawatt (GW to MW)
Convert GW to MW — Power converter
One gigawatt equals 1000 MW, so to convert gigawatts to megawatts you multiply the value by 1000. A gigawatt is larger than a megawatt — going the other way, 1 MW = 0.001 GW. For example, 10 GW = 10000 MW and 50 GW = 50000 MW.
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1 GW = 1000 MW
Gigawatt to Megawatt formula
1 Gigawatt = 1000 MW
Worked examples
- 25 GW = 25000 MW
- 100 GW = 100000 MW
Gigawatt to Megawatt conversion table
| Gigawatt (GW) | Megawatt (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 3 | 3000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 8 | 8000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 12 | 12000 |
| 15 | 15000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 25 | 25000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 100000 |
| 250 | 250000 |
| 500 | 500000 |
| 1000 | 1000000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in one gigawatt?
One gigawatt equals 1000 megawatts (MW).
How many gigawatts are in one megawatt?
One megawatt equals 0.001 gigawatts (GW).
How do you convert gigawatts to megawatts?
1 Gigawatt = 1000 MW. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 GW in MW?
5 GW = 5000 MW.
What is 100 GW in MW?
100 GW = 100000 MW.
What is 10 GW in MW?
10 GW = 10000 MW.
What is 20 GW in MW?
20 GW = 20000 MW.
Is a gigawatt bigger than a megawatt?
Yes. A gigawatt is larger — one gigawatt equals 1000 megawatts (MW).