Convert kilowatt-hour to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt-hour [kW*h] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to kilowatt-hour.
1 kW*h = 1e-06 GW*h. To convert kilowatt-hour to gigawatt-hour, multiply the value by 1e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GW*h = 1000000 kW*h). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kW*h = 1e-06 GW*h
- 1 GW*h = 1000000 kW*h
- 10 kW*h = 1e-05 GW*h
- 100 kW*h = 0.0001 GW*h
How to Convert Kilowatt-Hour to Gigawatt-Hour
1 kW*h = 1e-06 GW*h
Example: convert 15 kW*h to GW*h:
15 kW*h = 15 × 1e-06 GW*h = 1.5e-05 GW*h
Kilowatt-Hour to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
| kilowatt-hour | gigawatt-hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kW*h | 1e-06 GW*h |
| 2 kW*h | 2e-06 GW*h |
| 3 kW*h | 3e-06 GW*h |
| 5 kW*h | 5e-06 GW*h |
| 10 kW*h | 1e-05 GW*h |
| 20 kW*h | 2e-05 GW*h |
| 50 kW*h | 5e-05 GW*h |
| 100 kW*h | 0.0001 GW*h |
| 500 kW*h | 0.0005 GW*h |
| 1000 kW*h | 0.001 GW*h |
Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilowatt-hour in gigawatt-hour?
1 kilowatt-hour (kW*h) = 1e-06 gigawatt-hour (GW*h).
How do you convert kilowatt-hour to gigawatt-hour?
Multiply the kilowatt-hour value by 1e-06. For example, 25 kW*h × 1e-06 = 2.5e-05 GW*h.
What is 10 kilowatt-hour in gigawatt-hour?
10 kW*h = 1e-05 GW*h.
Which unit is larger, the kilowatt-hour or the gigawatt-hour?
The gigawatt-hour is the larger unit: 1 kW*h equals only 1e-06 GW*h.