Convert megajoule/second to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert megajoule/second [MJ/s] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to megajoule/second.
How to Convert Megajoule/second to Gigawatt
1 MJ/s = 0.001 GW
Example: convert 15 MJ/s to GW:
15 MJ/s = 15 × 0.001 GW = 0.015 GW
Megajoule/second to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.