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Convert Gigameters to Kilometers

Please provide values below to convert Gigameters [Gm] to Kilometers [km].

Gigameters
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Kilometers
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How to Convert Gigameters to Kilometers

1 Gm = 1000000 km

1 km = 0.000001 Gm

Example: convert 10 Gm to km: 10 Gm = 10 × 1000000 Gm = 10000000 Gm

Gigameters

Definition: A gigameter (Gm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10⁹ meters, used in astronomy and planetary science.

History: Gigameters are useful for measuring distances within the solar system, such as the distance between Earth and the Moon or between planets. While not commonly used in everyday measurements, they are important in scientific contexts.

Kilometers

Definition: A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters.

History: The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 18th century in France to provide a standardized unit for long distances. Today, it is widely used for measuring geographical distances worldwide.

Gigameters to Kilometers Conversion Table

GigametersKilometers
0.01 Gm10000 km
0.1 Gm100000 km
1 Gm1000000 km
2 Gm2000000 km
3 Gm3000000 km
5 Gm5000000 km
10 Gm10000000 km
20 Gm20000000 km
50 Gm50000000 km
100 Gm100000000 km
1000 Gm1000000000 km

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