Volt-Amperes to Gigawatts Converter
Enter the power in volt-amperes below to convert it to gigawatts.
Convert Volt-Amperes to Gigawatts
Enter a value in volt-amperes (VA) to convert to gigawatts (GW).
Volt-Ampere to Gigawatt Conversion Table
Table showing various volt-ampere measurements converted to gigawatts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Volt-Amperes (VA) | Gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 VA | 1e-9 GW |
| 10 VA | 0.00000001 GW |
| 100 VA | 0.0000001 GW |
| 1,000 VA | 0.000001 GW |
| 10,000 VA | 0.00001 GW |
| 100,000 VA | 0.0001 GW |
| 1,000,000 VA | 0.001 GW |
| 5,000,000 VA | 0.005 GW |
| 10,000,000 VA | 0.01 GW |
| 25,400,000 VA | 0.0254 GW |
How to Convert Volt-Amperes to Gigawatts
To convert volt-amperes to gigawatts, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 1e-9 gigawatts/volt-ampere.
Since one volt-ampere is equal to 1e-9 gigawatts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in gigawatts is equal to the power in volt-amperes multiplied by 1e-9.
For example, here's how to convert 5 volt-amperes to gigawatts using the formula above.
How Many Gigawatts Are in a Volt-Ampere?
There are 1e-9 gigawatts in a volt-ampere, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our volt-ampere to gigawatt calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Volt-Amperes and gigawatts are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Volt-Ampere?
A volt-ampere is a unit of power equal to 1 watts (W), the base unit for power. Apparent electrical power unit (equivalent to 1 W at unity power factor). [1]
The volt-ampere is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of power. Volt-Amperes can be abbreviated as VA; for example, 1 volt-ampere can be written as 1 VA.
When working with volt-amperes (VA) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, volt-amperes (VA) are widely used across standard power applications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Gigawatt?
A gigawatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000,000 watts (W), the base unit for power. Equal to 1,000,000,000 Watts (1,000 MW). [2]
The gigawatt is classified as an International System of Units (SI) unit of power. Gigawatts can be abbreviated as GW; for example, 1 gigawatt can be written as 1 GW.
In the metric system, "giga" is the standard SI prefix for billions, or 10⁹. This makes the gigawatt (GW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).
In practice, gigawatts (GW) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level power specifications within International System of Units (SI) workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting power between volt-amperes (VA) and gigawatts (GW), keep full floating-point precision (1 VA = 1e-9 GW; 1 GW = 1,000,000,000 VA) during intermediate calculations and round only the final gigawatt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Volt-Ampere & Gigawatt Conversions
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Volt-Amperes (VA) to Gigawatts (GW)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Volt-Ampere (VA) (VA) & Gigawatt (GW)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (VA to GW)