Convert kiloyard to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Gigameter
1 kyd = 9.144e-07 Gm
Example: convert 15 kyd to Gm:
15 kyd = 15 × 9.144e-07 Gm = 1.3716e-05 Gm
Kiloyard to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
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.