Convert kW to gigawatt - Conversion of Measurement Units
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How many kW in 1 gigawatt? The answer is 1000000. We assume you are converting between kilowatt and gigawatt. You can view more details on each measurement unit: kW or gigawatt The SI derived unit for power is the watt. 1 watt is equal to 0.001 kW, or 1.0E-9 gigawatt. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between kilowatts and gigawatts. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!
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Definition: Kilowatt
The SI prefix "kilo" represents a factor of 103, or in exponential notation, 1E3.
So 1 kilowatt = 103 watts.
The definition of a watt is as follows:
The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit for power. It is equivalent to one joule per second (1 J/s), or in electrical units, one volt ampere (1 V·A).
Definition: Gigawatt
The SI prefix "giga" represents a factor of 109, or in exponential notation, 1E9.
So 1 gigawatt = 109 watts.
The definition of a watt is as follows:
The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit for power. It is equivalent to one joule per second (1 J/s), or in electrical units, one volt ampere (1 V·A).
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