Convert span (cloth) to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Gigameter
1 span = 2.286e-10 Gm
Example: convert 15 span to Gm:
15 span = 15 × 2.286e-10 Gm = 3.429e-09 Gm
Span (Cloth) to Gigameter Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.