Convert decimeter to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to decimeter.
1 dm = 6.6846e-13 AU, UA. To convert decimeter to astronomical unit, multiply the value by 6.6846e-13; to go the other way, divide by it (1 AU, UA = 1.4960e+12 dm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dm = 6.6846e-13 AU, UA
- 1 AU, UA = 1.4960e+12 dm
- 10 dm = 6.6846e-12 AU, UA
- 100 dm = 6.6846e-11 AU, UA
How to Convert Decimeter to Astronomical Unit
1 dm = 6.68458712226845e-13 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 dm to AU, UA:
15 dm = 15 × 6.68458712226845e-13 AU, UA = 1.00268806834027e-11 AU, UA
Decimeter to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
| decimeter | astronomical unit |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 6.6846e-13 AU, UA |
| 2 dm | 1.3369e-12 AU, UA |
| 3 dm | 2.0054e-12 AU, UA |
| 5 dm | 3.3423e-12 AU, UA |
| 10 dm | 6.6846e-12 AU, UA |
| 20 dm | 1.3369e-11 AU, UA |
| 50 dm | 3.3423e-11 AU, UA |
| 100 dm | 6.6846e-11 AU, UA |
| 500 dm | 3.3423e-10 AU, UA |
| 1000 dm | 6.6846e-10 AU, UA |
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 decimeter in astronomical unit?
1 decimeter (dm) = 6.6846e-13 astronomical unit (AU, UA).
How do you convert decimeter to astronomical unit?
Multiply the decimeter value by 6.6846e-13. For example, 25 dm × 6.6846e-13 = 1.6711e-11 AU, UA.
What is 10 decimeter in astronomical unit?
10 dm = 6.6846e-12 AU, UA.
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the astronomical unit?
The astronomical unit is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 6.6846e-13 AU, UA.