Convert mile to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to mile.
1 mi, mi(Int) = 0.000253170789744 R_p. To convert mile to Earth's polar radius, multiply the value by 0.000253170789744; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_p = 3949.90275541 mi, mi(Int)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mi, mi(Int) = 0.000253170789744 R_p
- 1 R_p = 3949.90275541 mi, mi(Int)
- 10 mi, mi(Int) = 0.00253170789744 R_p
- 100 mi, mi(Int) = 0.0253170789744 R_p
How to Convert Mile to Earth's Polar Radius
1 mi, mi(Int) = 0.000253170789744316 R_p
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to R_p:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 0.000253170789744316 R_p = 0.00379756184616475 R_p
Mile to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
| mile | Earth's polar radius |
|---|---|
| 1 mi, mi(Int) | 0.000253170789744 R_p |
| 2 mi, mi(Int) | 0.000506341579489 R_p |
| 3 mi, mi(Int) | 0.000759512369233 R_p |
| 5 mi, mi(Int) | 0.00126585394872 R_p |
| 10 mi, mi(Int) | 0.00253170789744 R_p |
| 20 mi, mi(Int) | 0.00506341579489 R_p |
| 50 mi, mi(Int) | 0.0126585394872 R_p |
| 100 mi, mi(Int) | 0.0253170789744 R_p |
| 500 mi, mi(Int) | 0.126585394872 R_p |
| 1000 mi, mi(Int) | 0.253170789744 R_p |
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mile in Earth's polar radius?
1 mile (mi, mi(Int)) = 0.000253170789744 Earth's polar radius (R_p).
How do you convert mile to Earth's polar radius?
Multiply the mile value by 0.000253170789744. For example, 25 mi, mi(Int) × 0.000253170789744 = 0.00632926974361 R_p.
What is 10 mile in Earth's polar radius?
10 mi, mi(Int) = 0.00253170789744 R_p.
Which unit is larger, the mile or the Earth's polar radius?
The Earth's polar radius is the larger unit: 1 mi, mi(Int) equals only 0.000253170789744 R_p.