Convert chain to gigameter
Enter a value below to convert chain [ch] to gigameter [Gm]. Reverse conversion: Convert gigameter to chain.
1 ch = 2.01168e-08 Gm. To convert chain to gigameter, multiply the value by 2.01168e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gm = 49709695.379 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Chain to Gigameter: Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 2.01168e-08 Gm
- 1 Gm = 49709695.379 ch
- 10 ch = 2.01168e-07 Gm
- 100 ch = 2.01168e-06 Gm
How to Convert Chain to Gigameter
1 ch = 2.01168e-08 Gm
Example: convert 15 ch to Gm:
15 ch = 15 × 2.01168e-08 Gm = 3.01752e-07 Gm
Chain to Gigameter Conversion Table
| chain | gigameter |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 2.01168e-08 Gm |
| 2 ch | 4.02336e-08 Gm |
| 3 ch | 6.03504e-08 Gm |
| 5 ch | 1.00584e-07 Gm |
| 10 ch | 2.01168e-07 Gm |
| 20 ch | 4.02336e-07 Gm |
| 50 ch | 1.00584e-06 Gm |
| 100 ch | 2.01168e-06 Gm |
| 500 ch | 1.00584e-05 Gm |
| 1000 ch | 2.01168e-05 Gm |
Chain: Definition and Use
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Gigameter: Definition and Use
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.
Chain to Gigameter: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in gigameter?
1 chain (ch) = 2.01168e-08 gigameter (Gm).
How do you convert chain to gigameter?
Multiply the chain value by 2.01168e-08. For example, 25 ch × 2.01168e-08 = 5.0292e-07 Gm.
What is 10 chain in gigameter?
10 ch = 2.01168e-07 Gm.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the gigameter?
The gigameter is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 2.01168e-08 Gm.