Convert gigameter to pole
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Pole
1 Gm = 198838781.515947 pole
Example: convert 15 Gm to pole:
15 Gm = 15 × 198838781.515947 pole = 2982581722.7392 pole
Gigameter to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.