Convert decimeter to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to decimeter.
1 dm = 1.57313035463e-08 R_p. To convert decimeter to Earth's polar radius, multiply the value by 1.57313035463e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_p = 63567523 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 = 1.57313035463e-08 R_p
- 1 R_p = 63567523 dm
- 10 dm = 1.57313035463e-07 R_p
- 100 dm = 1.57313035463e-06 R_p
How to Convert Decimeter to Earth's Polar Radius
1 dm = 1.57313035463093e-08 R_p
Example: convert 15 dm to R_p:
15 dm = 15 × 1.57313035463093e-08 R_p = 2.3596955319464e-07 R_p
Decimeter to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
| decimeter | Earth's polar radius |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 1.57313035463e-08 R_p |
| 2 dm | 3.14626070926e-08 R_p |
| 3 dm | 4.71939106389e-08 R_p |
| 5 dm | 7.86565177315e-08 R_p |
| 10 dm | 1.57313035463e-07 R_p |
| 20 dm | 3.14626070926e-07 R_p |
| 50 dm | 7.86565177315e-07 R_p |
| 100 dm | 1.57313035463e-06 R_p |
| 500 dm | 7.86565177315e-06 R_p |
| 1000 dm | 1.57313035463e-05 R_p |
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.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 decimeter in Earth's polar radius?
1 decimeter (dm) = 1.57313035463e-08 Earth's polar radius (R_p).
How do you convert decimeter to Earth's polar radius?
Multiply the decimeter value by 1.57313035463e-08. For example, 25 dm × 1.57313035463e-08 = 3.93282588658e-07 R_p.
What is 10 decimeter in Earth's polar radius?
10 dm = 1.57313035463e-07 R_p.
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the Earth's polar radius?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 1.57313035463e-08 R_p.