Convert gigameter to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Nail (Cloth)
1 Gm = 17497812773.4033 nail
Example: convert 15 Gm to nail:
15 Gm = 15 Γ 17497812773.4033 nail = 262467191601.05 nail
Gigameter to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.