Convert joule/minute to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert joule/minute [J/min] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to joule/minute.
How to Convert Joule/minute to Gigawatt
1 J/min = 1.6666667e-11 GW
Example: convert 15 J/min to GW:
15 J/min = 15 × 1.6666667e-11 GW = 2.50000005e-10 GW
Joule/minute to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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Joule/minute
Joule per minute (J/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in joules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The joule per minute has been used as a measure of power in various engineering and scientific contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, though it is less common than watts.
Current Use
J/min is used in specific applications such as industrial processes, heating systems, and other scenarios where power is measured over a minute, but it is generally converted to watts for standardization in scientific and technical fields.
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.