Convert Earth's polar radius to hand
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 62566459.6457 hand. To convert Earth's polar radius to hand, multiply the value by 62566459.6457; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hand = 1.59830044031e-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 = 62566459.6457 hand
- 1 hand = 1.59830044031e-08 R_p
- 10 R_p = 625664596.457 hand
- 100 R_p = 6256645964.57 hand
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Hand
1 R_p = 62566459.6456693 hand
Example: convert 15 R_p to hand:
15 R_p = 15 × 62566459.6456693 hand = 938496894.685039 hand
Earth's Polar Radius to Hand Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | hand |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 62566459.6457 hand |
| 2 R_p | 125132919.291 hand |
| 3 R_p | 187699378.937 hand |
| 5 R_p | 312832298.228 hand |
| 10 R_p | 625664596.457 hand |
| 20 R_p | 1251329192.91 hand |
| 50 R_p | 3128322982.28 hand |
| 100 R_p | 6256645964.57 hand |
| 500 R_p | 31283229822.8 hand |
| 1000 R_p | 62566459645.7 hand |
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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in hand?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 62566459.6457 hand (hand).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to hand?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 62566459.6457. For example, 25 R_p × 62566459.6457 = 1564161491.14 hand.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in hand?
10 R_p = 625664596.457 hand.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the hand?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 62566459.6457 hand.