Convert astronomical unit to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to astronomical unit.
1 AU, UA = 149.5978707 Gm. To convert astronomical unit to gigameter, multiply the value by 149.5978707; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gm = 0.00668458712227 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 = 149.5978707 Gm
- 1 Gm = 0.00668458712227 AU, UA
- 10 AU, UA = 1495.978707 Gm
- 100 AU, UA = 14959.78707 Gm
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Gigameter
1 AU, UA = 149.5978707 Gm
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to Gm:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 149.5978707 Gm = 2243.9680605 Gm
Astronomical Unit to Gigameter Conversion Table
| astronomical unit | gigameter |
|---|---|
| 1 AU, UA | 149.5978707 Gm |
| 2 AU, UA | 299.1957414 Gm |
| 3 AU, UA | 448.7936121 Gm |
| 5 AU, UA | 747.9893535 Gm |
| 10 AU, UA | 1495.978707 Gm |
| 20 AU, UA | 2991.957414 Gm |
| 50 AU, UA | 7479.893535 Gm |
| 100 AU, UA | 14959.78707 Gm |
| 500 AU, UA | 74798.93535 Gm |
| 1000 AU, UA | 149597.8707 Gm |
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.
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 astronomical unit in gigameter?
1 astronomical unit (AU, UA) = 149.5978707 gigameter (Gm).
How do you convert astronomical unit to gigameter?
Multiply the astronomical unit value by 149.5978707. For example, 25 AU, UA × 149.5978707 = 3739.9467675 Gm.
What is 10 astronomical unit in gigameter?
10 AU, UA = 1495.978707 Gm.
Which unit is larger, the astronomical unit or the gigameter?
The astronomical unit is the larger unit: 1 AU, UA = 149.5978707 Gm.