Convert gigameter to rod
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Rod
1 Gm = 198838781.515947 rd
Example: convert 15 Gm to rd:
15 Gm = 15 × 198838781.515947 rd = 2982581722.7392 rd
Gigameter to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.