Convert fingerbreadth to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Gigameter
1 fingerbreadth = 1.905e-11 Gm
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to Gm:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 1.905e-11 Gm = 2.8575e-10 Gm
Fingerbreadth to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth 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.