convert Kilometer to Gm

Conversion Formula

1 km = 1.0E-6 Gm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
   1 Gm = 1000000000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 km = (1000 m) / (1000000000 m/Gm) = 1.0E-6 Gm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in km by 1.0E-6 to get the equivalent in Gm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 km to Gm:

5 km × 1.0E-6 = 5.0E-6 Gm