Convert Earth's equatorial radius to Sun's radius
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to Sun's radius [R_s], or Convert Sun's radius to Earth's equatorial radius.
1 R_e = 0.00916794164151 R_s. To convert Earth's equatorial radius to Sun's radius, multiply the value by 0.00916794164151; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_s = 109.075737947 R_e). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 R_e = 0.00916794164151 R_s
- 1 R_s = 109.075737947 R_e
- 10 R_e = 0.0916794164151 R_s
- 100 R_e = 0.916794164151 R_s
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Sun's Radius
1 R_e = 0.00916794164151215 R_s
Example: convert 15 R_e to R_s:
15 R_e = 15 × 0.00916794164151215 R_s = 0.137519124622682 R_s
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Sun's Radius Conversion Table
| Earth's equatorial radius | Sun's radius |
|---|---|
| 1 R_e | 0.00916794164151 R_s |
| 2 R_e | 0.018335883283 R_s |
| 3 R_e | 0.0275038249245 R_s |
| 5 R_e | 0.0458397082076 R_s |
| 10 R_e | 0.0916794164151 R_s |
| 20 R_e | 0.18335883283 R_s |
| 50 R_e | 0.458397082076 R_s |
| 100 R_e | 0.916794164151 R_s |
| 500 R_e | 4.58397082076 R_s |
| 1000 R_e | 9.16794164151 R_s |
Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
Sun's Radius
The Sun's radius is the distance from the center of the Sun to its surface, approximately 695,700 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size of the Sun has been measured with increasing accuracy over centuries of astronomical observation.
Current Use
The Sun's radius is a fundamental property of the Sun and is used in astrophysics to model its structure and evolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's equatorial radius in Sun's radius?
1 Earth's equatorial radius (R_e) = 0.00916794164151 Sun's radius (R_s).
How do you convert Earth's equatorial radius to Sun's radius?
Multiply the Earth's equatorial radius value by 0.00916794164151. For example, 25 R_e × 0.00916794164151 = 0.229198541038 R_s.
What is 10 Earth's equatorial radius in Sun's radius?
10 R_e = 0.0916794164151 R_s.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's equatorial radius or the Sun's radius?
The Sun's radius is the larger unit: 1 R_e equals only 0.00916794164151 R_s.