Convert pole to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Gigameter
1 pole = 5.0292e-09 Gm
Example: convert 15 pole to Gm:
15 pole = 15 × 5.0292e-09 Gm = 7.5438e-08 Gm
Pole to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic 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.