Convert reed to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Kilometer
1 reed = 0.0027432 km
Example: convert 15 reed to km:
15 reed = 15 × 0.0027432 km = 0.041148 km
Reed to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.