Convert hand to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Gigameter
1 hand = 1.016e-10 Gm
Example: convert 15 hand to Gm:
15 hand = 15 × 1.016e-10 Gm = 1.524e-09 Gm
Hand to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.