Convert Earth's polar radius to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 635675.23 dam. To convert Earth's polar radius to dekameter, multiply the value by 635675.23; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 1.57313035463e-06 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 = 635675.23 dam
- 1 dam = 1.57313035463e-06 R_p
- 10 R_p = 6356752.3 dam
- 100 R_p = 63567523 dam
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Dekameter
1 R_p = 635675.23 dam
Example: convert 15 R_p to dam:
15 R_p = 15 × 635675.23 dam = 9535128.45 dam
Earth's Polar Radius to Dekameter Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 635675.23 dam |
| 2 R_p | 1271350.46 dam |
| 3 R_p | 1907025.69 dam |
| 5 R_p | 3178376.15 dam |
| 10 R_p | 6356752.3 dam |
| 20 R_p | 12713504.6 dam |
| 50 R_p | 31783761.5 dam |
| 100 R_p | 63567523 dam |
| 500 R_p | 317837615 dam |
| 1000 R_p | 635675230 dam |
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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in dekameter?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 635675.23 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to dekameter?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 635675.23. For example, 25 R_p × 635675.23 = 15891880.75 dam.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in dekameter?
10 R_p = 6356752.3 dam.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the dekameter?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 635675.23 dam.