Convert Earth's polar radius to terameter
Please provide values below to convert Earth's polar radius [R_p] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to Earth's polar radius.
1 R_p = 6.3567523e-06 Tm. To convert Earth's polar radius to terameter, multiply the value by 6.3567523e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Tm = 157313.035463 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 = 6.3567523e-06 Tm
- 1 Tm = 157313.035463 R_p
- 10 R_p = 6.3567523e-05 Tm
- 100 R_p = 0.00063567523 Tm
How to Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Terameter
1 R_p = 6.3567523e-06 Tm
Example: convert 15 R_p to Tm:
15 R_p = 15 × 6.3567523e-06 Tm = 9.53512845e-05 Tm
Earth's Polar Radius to Terameter Conversion Table
| Earth's polar radius | terameter |
|---|---|
| 1 R_p | 6.3567523e-06 Tm |
| 2 R_p | 1.27135046e-05 Tm |
| 3 R_p | 1.90702569e-05 Tm |
| 5 R_p | 3.17837615e-05 Tm |
| 10 R_p | 6.3567523e-05 Tm |
| 20 R_p | 0.000127135046 Tm |
| 50 R_p | 0.000317837615 Tm |
| 100 R_p | 0.00063567523 Tm |
| 500 R_p | 0.00317837615 Tm |
| 1000 R_p | 0.0063567523 Tm |
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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Earth's polar radius in terameter?
1 Earth's polar radius (R_p) = 6.3567523e-06 terameter (Tm).
How do you convert Earth's polar radius to terameter?
Multiply the Earth's polar radius value by 6.3567523e-06. For example, 25 R_p × 6.3567523e-06 = 0.0001589188075 Tm.
What is 10 Earth's polar radius in terameter?
10 R_p = 6.3567523e-05 Tm.
Which unit is larger, the Earth's polar radius or the terameter?
The terameter is the larger unit: 1 R_p equals only 6.3567523e-06 Tm.