Convert perch to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Kilometer
1 perch = 0.0050292 km
Example: convert 15 perch to km:
15 perch = 15 × 0.0050292 km = 0.075438 km
Perch to Kilometer Conversion Table
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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.
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.