Convert gigameter to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Handbreadth
1 Gm = 13123359580.0525 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 Gm to handbreadth:
15 Gm = 15 × 13123359580.0525 handbreadth = 196850393700.787 handbreadth
Gigameter to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.