Convert pole to megameter
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Megameter
1 pole = 5.0292e-06 Mm
Example: convert 15 pole to Mm:
15 pole = 15 × 5.0292e-06 Mm = 7.5438e-05 Mm
Pole to Megameter 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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.