Online calculator to convert hectowatts to gigawatts (hW to GW) 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 hectowatts and gigawatts.
What is a hectowatt (hW)?
A hectowatt is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for hectowatt is hW. There are 10,000,000 hectowatts in a gigawatt.
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 0.0000001 gigawatts in a hectowatt.
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 hectowatts to gigawatts is:
gigawatts = hectowatts ÷ 10,000,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from hectowatts to gigawatts (hW to GW).
Hectowatt to Gigawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000,000 hectowatts to gigawatts (show work) Formula: hectowatts ÷ 10,000,000 = gigawatts Calculations: 45,000,000 hectowatts ÷ 10,000,000 = 4.5 gigawatts Result: 45,000,000 hectowatts is equal to 4.5 gigawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from hectowatts to gigawatts.
Hectowatts to Gigawatts Conversion Chart
| hectowatts (hW) | gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.0000001 GW |
| 2 hW | 0.0000002 GW |
| 3 hW | 0.0000003 GW |
| 4 hW | 0.0000004 GW |
| 5 hW | 0.0000005 GW |
| 6 hW | 0.0000006 GW |
| 7 hW | 0.0000007 GW |
| 8 hW | 0.0000008 GW |
| 9 hW | 0.0000009 GW |
| 10 hW | 0.000001 GW |
| 20 hW | 0.000002 GW |
| 30 hW | 0.000003 GW |
| 40 hW | 0.000004 GW |
| 50 hW | 0.000005 GW |
| 75 hW | 0.0000075 GW |
| 100 hW | 0.00001 GW |
| 250 hW | 0.000025 GW |
| 500 hW | 0.00005 GW |
| 750 hW | 0.000075 GW |
| 1,000 hW | 0.0001 GW |
| 2,500 hW | 0.00025 GW |
| 5,000 hW | 0.0005 GW |
| 7,500 hW | 0.00075 GW |
| 10,000 hW | 0.001 GW |
| 25,000 hW | 0.0025 GW |
| 50,000 hW | 0.005 GW |
| 75,000 hW | 0.0075 GW |
| 100,000 hW | 0.01 GW |
| 250,000 hW | 0.025 GW |
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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