Convert astronomical unit to mil
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to astronomical unit.
1 AU, UA = 5.8897e+15 mil, thou. To convert astronomical unit to mil, multiply the value by 5.8897e+15; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 1.6979e-16 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+15 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 1.6979e-16 AU, UA
- 10 AU, UA = 5.8897e+16 mil, thou
- 100 AU, UA = 5.8897e+17 mil, thou
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Mil
1 AU, UA = 5.8896799488189e+15 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to mil, thou:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 5.8896799488189e+15 mil, thou = 8.83451992322835e+16 mil, thou
Astronomical Unit to Mil Conversion Table
| astronomical unit | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 AU, UA | 5.8897e+15 mil, thou |
| 2 AU, UA | 1.1779e+16 mil, thou |
| 3 AU, UA | 1.7669e+16 mil, thou |
| 5 AU, UA | 2.9448e+16 mil, thou |
| 10 AU, UA | 5.8897e+16 mil, thou |
| 20 AU, UA | 1.1779e+17 mil, thou |
| 50 AU, UA | 2.9448e+17 mil, thou |
| 100 AU, UA | 5.8897e+17 mil, thou |
| 500 AU, UA | 2.9448e+18 mil, thou |
| 1000 AU, UA | 5.8897e+18 mil, thou |
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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 astronomical unit in mil?
1 astronomical unit (AU, UA) = 5.8897e+15 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert astronomical unit to mil?
Multiply the astronomical unit value by 5.8897e+15. For example, 25 AU, UA × 5.8897e+15 = 1.4724e+17 mil, thou.
What is 10 astronomical unit in mil?
10 AU, UA = 5.8897e+16 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the astronomical unit or the mil?
The astronomical unit is the larger unit: 1 AU, UA = 5.8897e+15 mil, thou.