Convert handbreadth to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Gigameter
1 handbreadth = 7.62e-11 Gm
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to Gm:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 7.62e-11 Gm = 1.143e-09 Gm
Handbreadth to Gigameter Conversion Table
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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.
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.