gigameter to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to kilometer [km], or change ↔.
gigameter [Gm]
Definition: A gigameter is a unit of length equal to 1 billion meters.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 20th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in theoretical physics and cosmology to describe very large distances.
funfact: The prefix 'giga-' comes from the Greek word 'gigas,' meaning 'giant,' as it represents (10^{9}).
kilometer [km]
Definition: A kilometer is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters.
Historyandorigin: Derived from the meter, the kilometer was introduced in the late 18th century as part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used to measure long distances, such as between cities.
funfact: The prefix 'kilo-' comes from the Greek word 'khilioi,' meaning 'thousand.'
gigameter [Gm] to kilometer [km] Conversion Table
| 1 gigameter [Gm] | 1000000 kilometer [km] |
| 2 gigameter [Gm] | 2000000 kilometer [km] |
| 3 gigameter [Gm] | 3000000 kilometer [km] |
| 5 gigameter [Gm] | 5000000 kilometer [km] |
| 10 gigameter [Gm] | 10000000 kilometer [km] |
| 50 gigameter [Gm] | 50000000 kilometer [km] |
| 100 gigameter [Gm] | 100000000 kilometer [km] |
| 1000 gigameter [Gm] | 1000000000 kilometer [km] |
| 10000 gigameter [Gm] | 10000000000 kilometer [km] |
| 100000 gigameter [Gm] | 100000000000 kilometer [km] |
| 1000000 gigameter [Gm] | 1000000000000 kilometer [km] |
How to Convert gigameter to kilometer
1 gigameter [Gm] = 1000000 kilometer [km]
1 kilometer [km] = 0.000001 gigameter [Gm]
we use cross multiplication method
gigameter [Gm] → kilometer [km]
1 → 1000000
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*1000000=1*x
by simplifying
x=1500000