Convert caliber to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Kilometer
1 cl = 2.54e-07 km
Example: convert 15 cl to km:
15 cl = 15 × 2.54e-07 km = 3.81e-06 km
Caliber to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.