Convert aln to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Kilometer
1 aln = 0.0005937777778 km
Example: convert 15 aln to km:
15 aln = 15 × 0.0005937777778 km = 0.008906666667 km
Aln to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.