Online calculator to convert terawatts to gigawatts (TW 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 terawatts and gigawatts.
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.
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.
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 terawatts to gigawatts is:
gigawatts = terawatts x 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from terawatts to gigawatts (TW to GW).
Terawatt to Gigawatt Conversion Example
Task: Convert 18 terawatts to gigawatts (show work) Formula: terawatts x 1,000 = gigawatts Calculations: 18 terawatts x 1,000 = 18,000 gigawatts Result: 18 terawatts is equal to 18,000 gigawatts
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from terawatts to gigawatts.
Terawatts to Gigawatts Conversion Chart
| terawatts (TW) | gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 1,000 GW |
| 2 TW | 2,000 GW |
| 3 TW | 3,000 GW |
| 4 TW | 4,000 GW |
| 5 TW | 5,000 GW |
| 6 TW | 6,000 GW |
| 7 TW | 7,000 GW |
| 8 TW | 8,000 GW |
| 9 TW | 9,000 GW |
| 10 TW | 10,000 GW |
| 20 TW | 20,000 GW |
| 30 TW | 30,000 GW |
| 40 TW | 40,000 GW |
| 50 TW | 50,000 GW |
| 75 TW | 75,000 GW |
| 100 TW | 100,000 GW |
| 250 TW | 250,000 GW |
| 500 TW | 500,000 GW |
| 750 TW | 750,000 GW |
| 1,000 TW | 1,000,000 GW |
| 2,500 TW | 2,500,000 GW |
| 5,000 TW | 5,000,000 GW |
| 7,500 TW | 7,500,000 GW |
| 10,000 TW | 10,000,000 GW |
| 25,000 TW | 25,000,000 GW |
| 50,000 TW | 50,000,000 GW |
| 75,000 TW | 75,000,000 GW |
| 100,000 TW | 100,000,000 GW |
| 250,000 TW | 250,000,000 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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