Convert Earth's polar radius to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 6356752300 mm. To convert Earth's polar radius to millimeter, multiply the value by 6356752300; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mm = 1.5731e-10 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 = 6356752300 mm
- 1 mm = 1.5731e-10 R_p
- 10 R_p = 63567523000 mm
- 100 R_p = 635675230000 mm
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Millimeter
1 R_p = 6356752300 mm
Example: convert 15 R_p to mm:
15 R_p = 15 × 6356752300 mm = 95351284500 mm
Earth's Polar Radius to Millimeter Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | millimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 6356752300 mm |
| 2 R_p | 12713504600 mm |
| 3 R_p | 19070256900 mm |
| 5 R_p | 31783761500 mm |
| 10 R_p | 63567523000 mm |
| 20 R_p | 127135046000 mm |
| 50 R_p | 317837615000 mm |
| 100 R_p | 635675230000 mm |
| 500 R_p | 3.1784e+12 mm |
| 1000 R_p | 6.3568e+12 mm |
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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in millimeter?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 6356752300 millimeter (mm).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to millimeter?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 6356752300. For example, 25 R_p × 6356752300 = 158918807500 mm.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in millimeter?
10 R_p = 63567523000 mm.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the millimeter?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 R_p = 6356752300 mm.