Convert astronomical unit to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to astronomical unit.
1 AU, UA = 1.4960e+13 cm. To convert astronomical unit to centimeter, multiply the value by 1.4960e+13; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cm = 6.6846e-14 AU, UA). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 AU, UA = 1.4960e+13 cm
- 1 cm = 6.6846e-14 AU, UA
- 10 AU, UA = 1.4960e+14 cm
- 100 AU, UA = 1.4960e+15 cm
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Centimeter
1 AU, UA = 14959787070000 cm
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to cm:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 14959787070000 cm = 224396806050000 cm
Astronomical Unit to Centimeter Conversion Table
| astronomical unit | centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 AU, UA | 1.4960e+13 cm |
| 2 AU, UA | 2.9920e+13 cm |
| 3 AU, UA | 4.4879e+13 cm |
| 5 AU, UA | 7.4799e+13 cm |
| 10 AU, UA | 1.4960e+14 cm |
| 20 AU, UA | 2.9920e+14 cm |
| 50 AU, UA | 7.4799e+14 cm |
| 100 AU, UA | 1.4960e+15 cm |
| 500 AU, UA | 7.4799e+15 cm |
| 1000 AU, UA | 1.4960e+16 cm |
Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 astronomical unit in centimeter?
1 astronomical unit (AU, UA) = 1.4960e+13 centimeter (cm).
How do you convert astronomical unit to centimeter?
Multiply the astronomical unit value by 1.4960e+13. For example, 25 AU, UA × 1.4960e+13 = 3.7399e+14 cm.
What is 10 astronomical unit in centimeter?
10 AU, UA = 1.4960e+14 cm.
Which unit is larger, the astronomical unit or the centimeter?
The astronomical unit is the larger unit: 1 AU, UA = 1.4960e+13 cm.