Convert Earth's polar radius to micron
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to micron [µ], or Convert micron to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 6.3568e+12 µ. To convert Earth's polar radius to micron, multiply the value by 6.3568e+12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 µ = 1.5731e-13 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 = 6.3568e+12 µ
- 1 µ = 1.5731e-13 R_p
- 10 R_p = 6.3568e+13 µ
- 100 R_p = 6.3568e+14 µ
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Micron
1 R_p = 6356752300000 µ
Example: convert 15 R_p to µ:
15 R_p = 15 × 6356752300000 µ = 95351284500000 µ
Earth's Polar Radius to Micron Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | micron |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 6.3568e+12 µ |
| 2 R_p | 1.2714e+13 µ |
| 3 R_p | 1.9070e+13 µ |
| 5 R_p | 3.1784e+13 µ |
| 10 R_p | 6.3568e+13 µ |
| 20 R_p | 1.2714e+14 µ |
| 50 R_p | 3.1784e+14 µ |
| 100 R_p | 6.3568e+14 µ |
| 500 R_p | 3.1784e+15 µ |
| 1000 R_p | 6.3568e+15 µ |
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.
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in micron?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 6.3568e+12 micron (µ).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to micron?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 6.3568e+12. For example, 25 R_p × 6.3568e+12 = 1.5892e+14 µ.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in micron?
10 R_p = 6.3568e+13 µ.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the micron?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 6.3568e+12 µ.