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Convert Kilometers to Gigameters

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

Kilometers
km
Gigameters
0.00Gm

How to Convert Kilometers to Gigameters

1 km = 0.000001 Gm

1 Gm = 1000000 km

Example: convert 10 km to Gm: 10 km = 10 × 0.000001 km = 0.00001 km

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

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 to Gigameters Conversion Table

KilometersGigameters
0.01 km1e-8 Gm
0.1 km1e-7 Gm
1 km0.000001 Gm
2 km0.000002 Gm
3 km0.000003 Gm
5 km0.000005 Gm
10 km0.00001 Gm
20 km0.00002 Gm
50 km0.00005 Gm
100 km0.00009999999999999999 Gm
1000 km0.001 Gm

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