Watts (W) to Gigawatts (GW) Conversion
This is a detailed introduction to Watts to Gigawatts conversion and provides a practical power unit conversion tool.
Conversion Formula
Basic Conversion Relationship
- 1 Watt (W) = 1 × 10⁻⁹ GW
- 1 Gigawatt (GW) = 1,000,000,000 Watts (W)
Detailed Calculation Process
W to GW: GW = W ÷ 1,000,000,000 GW to W: W = GW × 1,000,000,000
Common Value Reference Table
| Watts (W) | Gigawatts (GW) | Application Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000,000,000 W | 1 GW | Large power plant |
| 2,000,000,000 W | 2 GW | Nuclear reactor |
| 5,000,000,000 W | 5 GW | Major power station |
| 10,000,000,000 W | 10 GW | Large energy complex |
Application Examples
Power Generation Industry
- Nuclear power plants: Typical reactor output ranges from 1-3 GW
- Coal power stations: Large facilities can generate 2-4 GW
- Hydroelectric dams: Major installations like Three Gorges Dam produce over 20 GW
Energy Infrastructure
- National grid capacity: Country-level power generation measured in hundreds of GW
- Renewable energy projects: Large solar and wind farms reaching GW scale
- Energy storage systems: Grid-scale battery installations measured in GW