Convert pole to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Kilometer
1 pole = 0.0050292 km
Example: convert 15 pole to km:
15 pole = 15 × 0.0050292 km = 0.075438 km
Pole to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.