Convert gigameter to kiloyard
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to kiloyard [kyd], or Convert kiloyard to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Kiloyard
1 Gm = 1093613.29833771 kyd
Example: convert 15 Gm to kyd:
15 Gm = 15 × 1093613.29833771 kyd = 16404199.4750656 kyd
Gigameter to Kiloyard Conversion Table
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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.
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.