Convert gigameter to caliber
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Caliber
1 Gm = 3937007874015.75 cl
Example: convert 15 Gm to cl:
15 Gm = 15 × 3937007874015.75 cl = 59055118110236.2 cl
Gigameter to Caliber 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.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.