Convert gigawatt to petawatt
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to petawatt [PW], or Convert petawatt to gigawatt.
1 GW = 1e-06 PW. To convert gigawatt to petawatt, multiply the value by 1e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 PW = 1000000 GW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 GW = 1e-06 PW
- 1 PW = 1000000 GW
- 10 GW = 1e-05 PW
- 100 GW = 0.0001 PW
How to Convert Gigawatt to Petawatt
1 GW = 1e-06 PW
Example: convert 15 GW to PW:
15 GW = 15 × 1e-06 PW = 1.5e-05 PW
Gigawatt to Petawatt Conversion Table
| gigawatt | petawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1e-06 PW |
| 2 GW | 2e-06 PW |
| 3 GW | 3e-06 PW |
| 5 GW | 5e-06 PW |
| 10 GW | 1e-05 PW |
| 20 GW | 2e-05 PW |
| 50 GW | 5e-05 PW |
| 100 GW | 0.0001 PW |
| 500 GW | 0.0005 PW |
| 1000 GW | 0.001 PW |
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gigawatt in petawatt?
1 gigawatt (GW) = 1e-06 petawatt (PW).
How do you convert gigawatt to petawatt?
Multiply the gigawatt value by 1e-06. For example, 25 GW × 1e-06 = 2.5e-05 PW.
What is 10 gigawatt in petawatt?
10 GW = 1e-05 PW.
Which unit is larger, the gigawatt or the petawatt?
The petawatt is the larger unit: 1 GW equals only 1e-06 PW.