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Watt-hour to gigawatt-hour Conversion
1 watt-hour (W⋅hr) is equal to 0.000000001 gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr).
1 W⋅hr = 0.000000001 GW⋅hr
or
1 GW⋅hr = 1000000000 W⋅hr
Formula
To convert a energy from watt-hour (W⋅hr) to gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr), divide the energy in watt-hour by 1000000000
e(GW⋅hr) = e(W⋅hr) / 1000000000
Examples:
Convert 500 watt-hour to gigawatt-hour:
e(GW⋅hr) = 500W⋅hr / 1000000000 = 0.0000005 GW⋅hr
Conversion table
| Watt-hour (W⋅hr) | Gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr) |
|---|---|
| 1 W⋅hr | 1e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 2 W⋅hr | 2e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 3 W⋅hr | 3e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 5 W⋅hr | 5e-9 GW⋅hr |
| 10 W⋅hr | 1e-8 GW⋅hr |
| 20 W⋅hr | 2e-8 GW⋅hr |
| 25 W⋅hr | 2.5e-8 GW⋅hr |
| 50 W⋅hr | 5e-8 GW⋅hr |
| 100 W⋅hr | 1e-7 GW⋅hr |
| 250 W⋅hr | 2.5e-7 GW⋅hr |
| 500 W⋅hr | 5e-7 GW⋅hr |
| 1000 W⋅hr | 1e-6 GW⋅hr |
| Gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr) | Watt-hour (W⋅hr) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW⋅hr | 1e9 W⋅hr |
| 2 GW⋅hr | 2e9 W⋅hr |
| 3 GW⋅hr | 3e9 W⋅hr |
| 5 GW⋅hr | 5e9 W⋅hr |
| 10 GW⋅hr | 1e10 W⋅hr |
| 20 GW⋅hr | 2e10 W⋅hr |
| 25 GW⋅hr | 2.5e10 W⋅hr |
| 50 GW⋅hr | 5e10 W⋅hr |
| 100 GW⋅hr | 1e11 W⋅hr |
| 250 GW⋅hr | 2.5e11 W⋅hr |
| 500 GW⋅hr | 5e11 W⋅hr |
| 1000 GW⋅hr | 1e12 W⋅hr |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert watt-hour to gigawatt-hour?
Divide the value in watt-hour by 1000000000 to get the result in gigawatt-hour. For example, 5 W⋅hr ÷ 1000000000 = 5e-9 GW⋅hr.
How many gigawatt-hour are in 1 watt-hour?
1 watt-hour (W⋅hr) is equal to 1e-9 gigawatt-hour (GW⋅hr).
How do I convert gigawatt-hour back to watt-hour?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in gigawatt-hour by 1000000000 to get the result in watt-hour.
How accurate is the watt-hour to gigawatt-hour conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1000000000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (NIST SP 811, 2008 edition)
- NIST Guide to the SI (SP 811), Footnotes (notes 22 and 23)
- CODATA Value: electron volt-joule relationship (NIST Fundamental Physical Constants)