Convert Earth's polar radius to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 635675230 cm. To convert Earth's polar radius to centimeter, multiply the value by 635675230; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cm = 1.57313035463e-09 R_p). 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_p = 635675230 cm
- 1 cm = 1.57313035463e-09 R_p
- 10 R_p = 6356752300 cm
- 100 R_p = 63567523000 cm
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Centimeter
1 R_p = 635675230 cm
Example: convert 15 R_p to cm:
15 R_p = 15 × 635675230 cm = 9535128450 cm
Earth's Polar Radius to Centimeter Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 635675230 cm |
| 2 R_p | 1271350460 cm |
| 3 R_p | 1907025690 cm |
| 5 R_p | 3178376150 cm |
| 10 R_p | 6356752300 cm |
| 20 R_p | 12713504600 cm |
| 50 R_p | 31783761500 cm |
| 100 R_p | 63567523000 cm |
| 500 R_p | 317837615000 cm |
| 1000 R_p | 635675230000 cm |
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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in centimeter?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 635675230 centimeter (cm).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to centimeter?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 635675230. For example, 25 R_p × 635675230 = 15891880750 cm.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in centimeter?
10 R_p = 6356752300 cm.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the centimeter?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 635675230 cm.