Convert aln to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Gigameter
1 aln = 5.937777778e-10 Gm
Example: convert 15 aln to Gm:
15 aln = 15 × 5.937777778e-10 Gm = 8.906666667e-09 Gm
Aln to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
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.