Convert Russian archin to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Gigameter
1 archin = 7.112e-10 Gm
Example: convert 15 archin to Gm:
15 archin = 15 × 7.112e-10 Gm = 1.0668e-08 Gm
Russian Archin to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.