Convert gigawatt-hour to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Newton Meter
1 GW*h = 3600000000000 N*m
Example: convert 15 GW*h to N*m:
15 GW*h = 15 × 3600000000000 N*m = 54000000000000 N*m
Gigawatt-Hour to Newton Meter Conversion Table
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Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.