Convert gigameter to perch
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Perch
1 Gm = 198838781.515947 perch
Example: convert 15 Gm to perch:
15 Gm = 15 × 198838781.515947 perch = 2982581722.7392 perch
Gigameter to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.