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Megawatt to Gigawatt

Convert Megawatt to Gigawatt and get the exact value instantly.

About this conversion

To convert Megawatt to Gigawatt, multiply the number of Megawatt by 0.001.

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

Megawatt (MW)Gigawatt (GW)
1 MW0.001 GW
2 MW0.002 GW
5 MW0.005 GW
10 MW0.01 GW
100 MW0.1 GW

How to use this converter

  1. Enter your Megawatt value

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

  2. Read the Gigawatt result

    The amount in Gigawatt 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 Gigawatt are in one Megawatt?
One Megawatt equals 0.001 GW. 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 Megawatt to Gigawatt 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.

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