Convert gigameter to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Micrometer
1 Gm = 1e+15 µm
Example: convert 15 Gm to µm:
15 Gm = 15 × 1e+15 µm = 1.5e+16 µm
Gigameter to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.