Convert kilometer to long reed
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Long Reed
1 km = 312.460942382202 long reed
Example: convert 15 km to long reed:
15 km = 15 × 312.460942382202 long reed = 4686.91413573303 long reed
Kilometer to Long Reed Conversion Table
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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.
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.