Convert Megawatts to Gigawatts
Enter the number of megawatts to convert into gigawatts. Easy MW to GW conversion.From
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1 Megawatt =
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Megawatts
A megawatt is 1 million watts. Modern locomotives typically have a peak power output of 5 or 6 megawatts.
Gigawatts
A gigawatt is 1 billion watts. The total electricty generating capacity of the United States is about 1,100 gigawatts.