Convert gigameter to link
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to link [li], or Convert link to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Link
1 Gm = 4970969537.89867 li
Example: convert 15 Gm to li:
15 Gm = 15 × 4970969537.89867 li = 74564543068.4801 li
Gigameter to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.