Chains to Gigameters Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ Gigameters

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What is the formula to convert from Chains to Gigameters?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains to the unit of Gigameters is:

Length(Gigameters) = Length(Chains) / 49709695.39999999

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Gigameters unit in Length

A gigameter (Gm) is a unit of length equal to one billion meters, or 10^9 meters. Gigameters are used in astronomy and space science to describe large distances within the solar system, such as the distance from the Earth to distant planets. This unit provides a manageable way to express the vast expanses between objects in space.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Chains ➜ Gigameters" Conversion

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