Convert gigameter to ell
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Ell
1 Gm = 874890638.670166 ell
Example: convert 15 Gm to ell:
15 Gm = 15 × 874890638.670166 ell = 13123359580.0525 ell
Gigameter to Ell Conversion Table
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Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.