Convert kilometer to caliber
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Caliber
1 km = 3937007.87401575 cl
Example: convert 15 km to cl:
15 km = 15 × 3937007.87401575 cl = 59055118.1102362 cl
Kilometer to Caliber Conversion Table
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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.
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.