Online calculator to convert gigawatts to decawatts (GW to daW) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Power or Electricity units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between gigawatts and decawatts.
What is a gigawatt (GW)?
A gigawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for gigawatt is GW. There are 0.00000001 gigawatts in a decawatt.
What is a decawatt (daW)?
A decawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for decawatt is daW. There are 100,000,000 decawatts in a gigawatt.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from gigawatts to decawatts is:
decawatts = gigawatts x 100,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from gigawatts to decawatts (GW to daW).
Gigawatt to Decawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 gigawatts to decawatts (show work) Formula: gigawatts x 100,000,000 = decawatts Calculations: 18 gigawatts x 100,000,000 = 1,800,000,000 decawatts Result: 18 gigawatts is equal to 1,800,000,000 decawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from gigawatts to decawatts.
Gigawatts to Decawatts Conversion Chart
| gigawatts (GW) | decawatts (daW) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 100,000,000 daW |
| 2 GW | 200,000,000 daW |
| 3 GW | 300,000,000 daW |
| 4 GW | 400,000,000 daW |
| 5 GW | 500,000,000 daW |
| 6 GW | 600,000,000 daW |
| 7 GW | 700,000,000 daW |
| 8 GW | 800,000,000 daW |
| 9 GW | 900,000,000 daW |
| 10 GW | 1,000,000,000 daW |
| 20 GW | 2,000,000,000 daW |
| 30 GW | 3,000,000,000 daW |
| 40 GW | 4,000,000,000 daW |
| 50 GW | 5,000,000,000 daW |
| 75 GW | 7,500,000,000 daW |
| 100 GW | 10,000,000,000 daW |
| 250 GW | 25,000,000,000 daW |
| 500 GW | 50,000,000,000 daW |
| 750 GW | 75,000,000,000 daW |
| 1,000 GW | 100,000,000,000 daW |
| 2,500 GW | 250,000,000,000 daW |
| 5,000 GW | 500,000,000,000 daW |
| 7,500 GW | 750,000,000,000 daW |
| 10,000 GW | 1,000,000,000,000 daW |
| 25,000 GW | 2,500,000,000,000 daW |
| 50,000 GW | 5,000,000,000,000 daW |
| 75,000 GW | 7,500,000,000,000 daW |
| 100,000 GW | 10,000,000,000,000 daW |
| 250,000 GW | 25,000,000,000,000 daW |
Related Units
The following tables provides a summary of the Power or Electricity units within their respective measurement systems.
Electric Current Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| milliamperes ("milliamps") | mA | International System of Units (SI) |
| amperes ("amps") | A | International System of Units (SI) |
Electric Potential Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanovolts | nV | International System of Units (SI) |
| millivolts | mV | International System of Units (SI) |
| volts | V | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilovolts | kV | International System of Units (SI) |
Power Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| nanowatts | nW | International System of Units (SI) |
| microwatts | μW | International System of Units (SI) |
| milliwatts | mW | International System of Units (SI) |
| watts | W | International System of Units (SI) |
| decawatts | daW | International System of Units (SI) |
| hectowatts | hW | International System of Units (SI) |
| kilowatts | kW | International System of Units (SI) |
| megawatts | MW | International System of Units (SI) |
| gigawatts | GW | International System of Units (SI) |
| terawatts | TW | International System of Units (SI) |
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