Gigawatt [GW] to Milliwatt [mW] Converter
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How to Convert Gigawatt to MilliwattMilliwatt
1 GW = 1000000000000 mW
1 mW = 1e-12 GW
Example: convert 47 GW to mW:
47 GW = 47 x 1000000000000 = 47000000000000 mW
Gigawatt
Definition: A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion (10⁹) watts. It is a multiple of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The gigawatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was derived as a very large unit for measuring the power output of massive systems.
Current use: Gigawatts are used to measure the total power generation capacity of countries, very large power plants (like nuclear or hydroelectric), and global energy consumption trends. It's used for expressing power on a very large, macroscopic scale.
Milliwatt
Definition: A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth (10⁻³) of a watt. It is a subunit of the base unit, the watt, in the International System of Units (SI).
History/origin: The watt is named in honor of Scottish inventor James Watt. The milliwatt, as a decimal multiple of the watt, was naturally derived as a smaller, more convenient unit for measuring smaller powers.
Current use: Milliwatts are used to measure small power levels in electronic circuits, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices. It's used where power consumption is low.
Gigawatt to Milliwatt Conversion Table
| Gigawatt [GW] | Milliwatt [mW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 GW | 10000000000 mW |
| 0.1 GW | 100000000000 mW |
| 1 GW | 1000000000000 mW |
| 10 GW | 10000000000000 mW |
| 50 GW | 50000000000000 mW |
| 100 GW | 100000000000000 mW |
| 1000 GW | 1000000000000000 mW |
| 10000 GW | 10000000000000000 mW |
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