Convert astronomical unit to inch
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to inch [in], or Convert inch to astronomical unit.
1 AU, UA = 5.8897e+12 in. To convert astronomical unit to inch, multiply the value by 5.8897e+12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in = 1.6979e-13 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 = 5.8897e+12 in
- 1 in = 1.6979e-13 AU, UA
- 10 AU, UA = 5.8897e+13 in
- 100 AU, UA = 5.8897e+14 in
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Inch
1 AU, UA = 5889679948818.9 in
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to in:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 5889679948818.9 in = 88345199232283.5 in
Astronomical Unit to Inch Conversion Table
| astronomical unit | inch |
|---|---|
| 1 AU, UA | 5.8897e+12 in |
| 2 AU, UA | 1.1779e+13 in |
| 3 AU, UA | 1.7669e+13 in |
| 5 AU, UA | 2.9448e+13 in |
| 10 AU, UA | 5.8897e+13 in |
| 20 AU, UA | 1.1779e+14 in |
| 50 AU, UA | 2.9448e+14 in |
| 100 AU, UA | 5.8897e+14 in |
| 500 AU, UA | 2.9448e+15 in |
| 1000 AU, UA | 5.8897e+15 in |
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.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 astronomical unit in inch?
1 astronomical unit (AU, UA) = 5.8897e+12 inch (in).
How do you convert astronomical unit to inch?
Multiply the astronomical unit value by 5.8897e+12. For example, 25 AU, UA × 5.8897e+12 = 1.4724e+14 in.
What is 10 astronomical unit in inch?
10 AU, UA = 5.8897e+13 in.
Which unit is larger, the astronomical unit or the inch?
The astronomical unit is the larger unit: 1 AU, UA = 5.8897e+12 in.