Terameter (Tm)
Definition: A terameter (Tm) is a unit of length equal to one trillion meters (10^12 meters). It is primarily used to describe extremely large distances, especially in the field of astronomy.
History: The terameter was introduced in the metric system to measure vast distances that were not feasible with smaller units like kilometers or megameters. It aids in quantifying intergalactic distances.
Current Use: Terameters are most commonly used in astronomy for measuring distances between distant celestial bodies, such as stars, galaxies, and nebulae. It helps scientists communicate the vast scale of the universe.
Meter (m)
Definition: The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined by the speed of light in a vacuum. One meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. It has since been redefined multiple times, most recently in 1983 using the speed of light.
Current Use: The meter is universally used in science, engineering, and daily life for measuring objects, distances, and heights. It is the foundation of the metric system and adopted by nearly every country worldwide.
Quick Conversion Table Terameter (Tm) to Meter (m)
1 Terameter (Tm) equal to 1,000,000,000,000 Meter (m)
5 Terameter (Tm) equal to 5.0e+12 Meter (m)
10 Terameter (Tm) equal to 1.0e+13 Meter (m)
20 Terameter (Tm) equal to 2.0e+13 Meter (m)
30 Terameter (Tm) equal to 3.0e+13 Meter (m)
50 Terameter (Tm) equal to 5.0e+13 Meter (m)
75 Terameter (Tm) equal to 7.50e+13 Meter (m)
100 Terameter (Tm) equal to 1.0e+14 Meter (m)