Convert cubit (Greek) to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert cubit (Greek) [cubit (Greek)] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to cubit (Greek).
How to Convert Cubit (Greek) to Gigameter
1 cubit (Greek) = 4.62788e-10 Gm
Example: convert 15 cubit (Greek) to Gm:
15 cubit (Greek) = 15 Γ 4.62788e-10 Gm = 6.94182e-09 Gm
Cubit (Greek) to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Cubit (Greek)
The Greek cubit, or pechys, was a unit of length approximately 46 centimeters.
History/Origin
The cubit was a common unit of length in ancient Greece, used in architecture and for measuring everyday objects.
Current Use
The Greek cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.