Convert kilowatt-hour to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt-hour [kW*h] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to kilowatt-hour.
How to Convert Kilowatt-Hour to Gigaton
1 kW*h = 8.60420650095602e-13 Gton
Example: convert 15 kW*h to Gton:
15 kW*h = 15 × 8.60420650095602e-13 Gton = 1.2906309751434e-11 Gton
Kilowatt-Hour to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.
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.