Gigawatt-hour To Watt-second Converter

(GWh to Ws converter)

Convert Gigawatt-hour to Watt-second


Seamlessly Convert Gigawatt-hours to Watt-seconds


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-07)

Explore the Gigawatt-hour to Watt-second Converter, a precise tool designed to effortlessly translate GWh to Ws with accuracy. Unleash the full potential of this conversion utility, presented by Newtum, and satisfy your curiosity for energy unit conversions.

What are Gigawatt-hour and Watt-second

Definition of Gigawatt-hour

A Gigawatt-hour (GWh) is a unit of energy representing the amount of work done by a power of one gigawatt acting for one hour. It is equivalent to 3.6 trillion joules. This large-scale energy measure is commonly used by electric power plants and electric utilities to track electricity production and consumption over time.

Definition of Watt-second

A Watt-second (Ws) is a derived unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the amount of energy expended when a power of one watt is applied for one second. This unit provides a base measure for energy, often used in smaller scale applications and as a building block for other energy units.

Gigawatt-hour to Watt-second Conversion Table

Gigawatt-hour (GWh) Watt-second (Ws)
0.001 GWh 3.6e+9 Ws
0.01 GWh 3.6e+10 Ws
0.1 GWh 3.6e+11 Ws
1 GWh 3.6e+12 Ws
10 GWh 3.6e+13 Ws
100 GWh 3.6e+14 Ws
1000 GWh 3.6e+15 Ws
10000 GWh 3.6e+16 Ws
100000 GWh 3.6e+17 Ws
1000000 GWh 3.6e+18 Ws

Conversion of Gigawatt-hour to Watt-second

1 GWh = 3.6e+12 Ws
1 Ws = 2.7778e-13 GWh

Example 1:
Convert 2 GWh to Ws:
2 GWh = 2 × 3.6e+12 Ws = 7.2e+12 Ws

Example 2:
Convert 0.5 GWh to Ws:
0.5 GWh = 0.5 × 3.6e+12 Ws = 1.8e+12 Ws

History of Gigawatt-hour and Watt-second

The Gigawatt-hour to Watt-second Converter is a digital tool that emerged from the need to convert large-scale energy units used in industries and power sectors into more tangible units for various applications. Its development traces back to the rise of electronic computing, enabling precise and instant conversions.

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Solved Examples GWh to Ws

Example 1: Converting 3 GWh to Ws:

3 GWh = 3 × 3.6e+12 Ws = 10.8e+12 Ws

Example 2: Converting 0.2 GWh to Ws:

0.2 GWh = 0.2 × 3.6e+12 Ws = 7.2e+11 Ws

FAQs for Gigawatt-hour to Watt-second Converter

What is a Gigawatt-hour (GWh)?
A GWh is a unit of energy used to measure large-scale electricity production and consumption.
How do you convert GWh to Ws?
Use the converter by entering the GWh value and the tool will provide the equivalent in Ws.
Can I convert back from Ws to GWh?
Yes, the converter also supports conversion from Watt-seconds to Gigawatt-hours.