Online calculator to convert gigawatts to terawatts (GW to TW) 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 terawatts.
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 1,000 gigawatts in a terawatt.
What is a terawatt (TW)?
A terawatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for terawatt is TW. There are 0.001 terawatts 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 terawatts is:
terawatts = gigawatts ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from gigawatts to terawatts (GW to TW).
Gigawatt to Terawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 gigawatts to terawatts (show work) Formula: gigawatts ÷ 1,000 = terawatts Calculations: 45,000 gigawatts ÷ 1,000 = 45 terawatts Result: 45,000 gigawatts is equal to 45 terawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from gigawatts to terawatts.
Gigawatts to Terawatts Conversion Chart
| gigawatts (GW) | terawatts (TW) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 0.001 TW |
| 2 GW | 0.002 TW |
| 3 GW | 0.003 TW |
| 4 GW | 0.004 TW |
| 5 GW | 0.005 TW |
| 6 GW | 0.006 TW |
| 7 GW | 0.007 TW |
| 8 GW | 0.008 TW |
| 9 GW | 0.009 TW |
| 10 GW | 0.01 TW |
| 20 GW | 0.02 TW |
| 30 GW | 0.03 TW |
| 40 GW | 0.04 TW |
| 50 GW | 0.05 TW |
| 75 GW | 0.075 TW |
| 100 GW | 0.1 TW |
| 250 GW | 0.25 TW |
| 500 GW | 0.5 TW |
| 750 GW | 0.75 TW |
| 1,000 GW | 1 TW |
| 2,500 GW | 2.5 TW |
| 5,000 GW | 5 TW |
| 7,500 GW | 7.5 TW |
| 10,000 GW | 10 TW |
| 25,000 GW | 25 TW |
| 50,000 GW | 50 TW |
| 75,000 GW | 75 TW |
| 100,000 GW | 100 TW |
| 250,000 GW | 250 TW |
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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