Convert Earth's polar radius to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 63567523 dm. To convert Earth's polar radius to decimeter, multiply the value by 63567523; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dm = 1.57313035463e-08 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 = 63567523 dm
- 1 dm = 1.57313035463e-08 R_p
- 10 R_p = 635675230 dm
- 100 R_p = 6356752300 dm
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Decimeter
1 R_p = 63567523 dm
Example: convert 15 R_p to dm:
15 R_p = 15 × 63567523 dm = 953512845 dm
Earth's Polar Radius to Decimeter Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | decimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 63567523 dm |
| 2 R_p | 127135046 dm |
| 3 R_p | 190702569 dm |
| 5 R_p | 317837615 dm |
| 10 R_p | 635675230 dm |
| 20 R_p | 1271350460 dm |
| 50 R_p | 3178376150 dm |
| 100 R_p | 6356752300 dm |
| 500 R_p | 31783761500 dm |
| 1000 R_p | 63567523000 dm |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in decimeter?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 63567523 decimeter (dm).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to decimeter?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 63567523. For example, 25 R_p × 63567523 = 1589188075 dm.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in decimeter?
10 R_p = 635675230 dm.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the decimeter?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 63567523 dm.