Convert petameter to caliber
Please provide values below to convert petameter [Pm] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to petameter.
How to Convert Petameter to Caliber
1 Pm = 3.93700787401575e+18 cl
Example: convert 15 Pm to cl:
15 Pm = 15 × 3.93700787401575e+18 cl = 5.90551181102362e+19 cl
Petameter to Caliber Conversion Table
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Petameter
A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.
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.