Gigawatt to Megawatt (GW to MW)

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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)
11000
22000
33000
55000
88000
1010000
1212000
1515000
2020000
2525000
5050000
100100000
250250000
500500000
10001000000

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).

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