Convert newton meter/second to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert newton meter/second [N*m/s] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to newton meter/second.
How to Convert Newton Meter/second to Gigawatt
1 N*m/s = 1e-09 GW
Example: convert 15 N*m/s to GW:
15 N*m/s = 15 × 1e-09 GW = 1.5e-08 GW
Newton Meter/second to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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Newton Meter/second
A unit of power representing one newton meter of work done per second, equivalent to a watt.
History/Origin
The newton meter/second has been used in physics and engineering to quantify power, especially in contexts involving torque and rotational work, aligning with the SI system's units for work and time.
Current Use
Primarily used in engineering and physics to measure power in systems involving torque and rotational motion, often interchangeably with watts in SI units.
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.