Megawatt to Gigawatt (MW to GW)
Convert MW to GW — Power converter
One megawatt equals 0.001 GW, so to convert megawatts to gigawatts you multiply the value by 0.001. A megawatt is smaller than a gigawatt — going the other way, 1 GW = 1000 MW. For example, 10 MW = 0.01 GW and 50 MW = 0.05 GW.
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1 MW = 0.001 GW
Megawatt to Gigawatt formula
1 Megawatt = 0.001 GW
Worked examples
- 25 MW = 0.025 GW
- 100 MW = 0.1 GW
Megawatt to Gigawatt conversion table
| Megawatt (MW) | Gigawatt (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 12 | 0.012 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How many gigawatts are in one megawatt?
One megawatt equals 0.001 gigawatts (GW).
How many megawatts are in one gigawatt?
One gigawatt equals 1000 megawatts (MW).
How do you convert megawatts to gigawatts?
1 Megawatt = 0.001 GW. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 MW in GW?
5 MW = 0.005 GW.
What is 100 MW in GW?
100 MW = 0.1 GW.
What is 10 MW in GW?
10 MW = 0.01 GW.
What is 20 MW in GW?
20 MW = 0.02 GW.
Is a megawatt bigger than a gigawatt?
No. A megawatt is smaller — one megawatt equals 0.001 gigawatts, while one gigawatt equals 1000 megawatts.