Convert kilometer to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to kilometer.
1 km = 1e-06 Gm. To convert kilometer to gigameter, multiply the value by 1e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gm = 1000000 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 1e-06 Gm
- 1 Gm = 1000000 km
- 10 km = 1e-05 Gm
- 100 km = 0.0001 Gm
How to Convert Kilometer to Gigameter
1 km = 1e-06 Gm
Example: convert 15 km to Gm:
15 km = 15 × 1e-06 Gm = 1.5e-05 Gm
Kilometer to Gigameter Conversion Table
| kilometer | gigameter |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 1e-06 Gm |
| 2 km | 2e-06 Gm |
| 3 km | 3e-06 Gm |
| 5 km | 5e-06 Gm |
| 10 km | 1e-05 Gm |
| 20 km | 2e-05 Gm |
| 50 km | 5e-05 Gm |
| 100 km | 0.0001 Gm |
| 500 km | 0.0005 Gm |
| 1000 km | 0.001 Gm |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilometer in gigameter?
1 kilometer (km) = 1e-06 gigameter (Gm).
How do you convert kilometer to gigameter?
Multiply the kilometer value by 1e-06. For example, 25 km × 1e-06 = 2.5e-05 Gm.
What is 10 kilometer in gigameter?
10 km = 1e-05 Gm.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the gigameter?
The gigameter is the larger unit: 1 km equals only 1e-06 Gm.