Convert gigameter to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Centimeter
1 Gm = 100000000000 cm
Example: convert 15 Gm to cm:
15 Gm = 15 × 100000000000 cm = 1500000000000 cm
Gigameter to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.