Convert gigameter to long reed
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Long Reed
1 Gm = 312460942.382202 long reed
Example: convert 15 Gm to long reed:
15 Gm = 15 × 312460942.382202 long reed = 4686914135.73303 long reed
Gigameter to Long Reed 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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.