All converters

Gigawatt to Watt

Convert Gigawatt to Watt and get the exact value instantly.

About this conversion

To convert Gigawatt to Watt, multiply the number of Gigawatt by 1000000000.

Power is measured in watts, kilowatts or horsepower, so comparing an engine, a motor and an appliance usually means converting to one shared unit first.

Conversion table

Gigawatt (GW)Watt (W)
1 GW1000000000 W
2 GW2000000000 W
5 GW5000000000 W
10 GW10000000000 W
100 GW100000000000 W

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Gigawatt value

    Type any number into the Gigawatt field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.

  2. Read the Watt result

    The amount in Watt updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.

  3. Swap or keep exploring

    Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.

Frequently asked

How many Watt are in one Gigawatt?
One Gigawatt equals 1000000000 W. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
Do you upload the numbers I enter?
No. The Gigawatt to Watt conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.

SERBABISA · CAN DO ANYTHING