Convert megawatt-hour to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert megawatt-hour [MW*h] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to megawatt-hour.
How to Convert Megawatt-Hour to Gigaton
1 MW*h = 8.60420650095602e-10 Gton
Example: convert 15 MW*h to Gton:
15 MW*h = 15 × 8.60420650095602e-10 Gton = 1.2906309751434e-08 Gton
Megawatt-Hour to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.