Convert kilometer to perch
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Perch
1 km = 198.838781515947 perch
Example: convert 15 km to perch:
15 km = 15 × 198.838781515947 perch = 2982.5817227392 perch
Kilometer to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.