⚡ Power
gigawatts to megawatts Converter
Convert gigawatts to megawatts instantly with a reference table.
Quick answer: To convert gigawatts to megawatts, multiply by 1000. For example, 1 gigawatts = 1000 megawatts. Use the calculator below for any value.
gigawatts to megawatts
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Common conversions
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Formula:
How to convert gigawatts to megawatts
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Enter your value
Type the number of gigawatts you want to convert into the left box. The result in megawatts appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
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Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — megawatts to gigawatts. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
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About gigawatts and megawatts
gigawatts and megawatts are both power measurements.
💡 Did you know?
1 GW = 1,000 MW. UK total offshore wind capacity (2026): ~15 GW. Hinkley Point C (planned): 3.2 GW. The National Grid's UK winter peak demand: ~50-55 GW. A GW is so large that UK news typically says 'gigawatt' when referring to power station capacities.
📊 Common conversions at a glance
| gigawatts | megawatts |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 1 |
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
Reviewed for 2026. gigawatts ↔ megawatts conversion factor verified against published reference data. Built by a UK-based qualified primary teacher and FA Level 2 coach as part of 247QuickTools' free utility-tools project.