Convert Earth's polar radius to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 0.0063567523 Gm. To convert Earth's polar radius to gigameter, multiply the value by 0.0063567523; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gm = 157.313035463 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 = 0.0063567523 Gm
- 1 Gm = 157.313035463 R_p
- 10 R_p = 0.063567523 Gm
- 100 R_p = 0.63567523 Gm
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Gigameter
1 R_p = 0.0063567523 Gm
Example: convert 15 R_p to Gm:
15 R_p = 15 × 0.0063567523 Gm = 0.0953512845 Gm
Earth's Polar Radius to Gigameter Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | gigameter |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 0.0063567523 Gm |
| 2 R_p | 0.0127135046 Gm |
| 3 R_p | 0.0190702569 Gm |
| 5 R_p | 0.0317837615 Gm |
| 10 R_p | 0.063567523 Gm |
| 20 R_p | 0.127135046 Gm |
| 50 R_p | 0.317837615 Gm |
| 100 R_p | 0.63567523 Gm |
| 500 R_p | 3.17837615 Gm |
| 1000 R_p | 6.3567523 Gm |
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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in gigameter?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 0.0063567523 gigameter (Gm).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to gigameter?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 0.0063567523. For example, 25 R_p × 0.0063567523 = 0.1589188075 Gm.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in gigameter?
10 R_p = 0.063567523 Gm.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the gigameter?
The gigameter is the larger unit: 1 R_p equals only 0.0063567523 Gm.