Convert terawatt to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert terawatt [TW] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to terawatt.
1 TW = 1000 GW. To convert terawatt to gigawatt, multiply the value by 1000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GW = 0.001 TW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 TW = 1000 GW
- 1 GW = 0.001 TW
- 10 TW = 10000 GW
- 100 TW = 100000 GW
How to Convert Terawatt to Gigawatt
1 TW = 1000 GW
Example: convert 15 TW to GW:
15 TW = 15 × 1000 GW = 15000 GW
Terawatt to Gigawatt Conversion Table
| terawatt | gigawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 1000 GW |
| 2 TW | 2000 GW |
| 3 TW | 3000 GW |
| 5 TW | 5000 GW |
| 10 TW | 10000 GW |
| 20 TW | 20000 GW |
| 50 TW | 50000 GW |
| 100 TW | 100000 GW |
| 500 TW | 500000 GW |
| 1000 TW | 1000000 GW |
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 terawatt in gigawatt?
1 terawatt (TW) = 1000 gigawatt (GW).
How do you convert terawatt to gigawatt?
Multiply the terawatt value by 1000. For example, 25 TW × 1000 = 25000 GW.
What is 10 terawatt in gigawatt?
10 TW = 10000 GW.
Which unit is larger, the terawatt or the gigawatt?
The terawatt is the larger unit: 1 TW = 1000 GW.