Convert gigameter to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Vara Castellana
1 Gm = 1197386822.99749 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 Gm to vara castellana:
15 Gm = 15 × 1197386822.99749 vara castellana = 17960802344.9624 vara castellana
Gigameter to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.