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Gigawatt to Metric horsepower
Convert measurements between Gigawatt and Metric horsepower.
Common conversions
10000GW = 1.36e+10 CV
50000GW = 6.80e+10 CV
100000GW = 1.36e+11 CV
240000GW = 3.26e+11 CV
320000GW = 4.35e+11 CV
550000GW = 7.48e+11 CV
Conversion information
1 Gigawatt = 1.3596e+6 Metric horsepower
One billion watts, used in large power plants.
Metric horsepower, used in European cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many watts are in a gigawatt?
One gigawatt equals 1,000,000,000 watts.
Where is the gigawatt used?
It is used to measure the power of large power plants and national grids.
What does CV mean?
CV stands for Metric Horsepower, a metric unit of power.
Are CV and HP the same?
No, 1 CV is approximately 0.986 HP.