Convert a.u. of length to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert a.u. of length [a.u., b] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to a.u. of length.
1 a.u., b = 5.2918e-20 Gm. To convert a.u. of length to gigameter, multiply the value by 5.2918e-20; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gm = 1.8897e+19 a.u., b). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 a.u., b = 5.2918e-20 Gm
- 1 Gm = 1.8897e+19 a.u., b
- 10 a.u., b = 5.2918e-19 Gm
- 100 a.u., b = 5.2918e-18 Gm
How to Convert A.u. Of Length to Gigameter
1 a.u., b = 5.29177249e-20 Gm
Example: convert 15 a.u., b to Gm:
15 a.u., b = 15 × 5.29177249e-20 Gm = 7.937658735e-19 Gm
A.u. Of Length to Gigameter Conversion Table
| a.u. of length | gigameter |
|---|---|
| 1 a.u., b | 5.2918e-20 Gm |
| 2 a.u., b | 1.0584e-19 Gm |
| 3 a.u., b | 1.5875e-19 Gm |
| 5 a.u., b | 2.6459e-19 Gm |
| 10 a.u., b | 5.2918e-19 Gm |
| 20 a.u., b | 1.0584e-18 Gm |
| 50 a.u., b | 2.6459e-18 Gm |
| 100 a.u., b | 5.2918e-18 Gm |
| 500 a.u., b | 2.6459e-17 Gm |
| 1000 a.u., b | 5.2918e-17 Gm |
A.u. Of Length
The atomic unit of length, also known as the Bohr radius (a₀), is approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913 where the electron orbits the nucleus at specific distances. The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.
Current Use
The atomic unit of length is used in atomic physics to simplify calculations and equations.
Gigameter
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 a.u. of length in gigameter?
1 a.u. of length (a.u., b) = 5.2918e-20 gigameter (Gm).
How do you convert a.u. of length to gigameter?
Multiply the a.u. of length value by 5.2918e-20. For example, 25 a.u., b × 5.2918e-20 = 1.3229e-18 Gm.
What is 10 a.u. of length in gigameter?
10 a.u., b = 5.2918e-19 Gm.
Which unit is larger, the a.u. of length or the gigameter?
The gigameter is the larger unit: 1 a.u., b equals only 5.2918e-20 Gm.