Convert petameter to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert petameter [Pm] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to petameter.
1 Pm = 6684.58712227 AU, UA. To convert petameter to astronomical unit, multiply the value by 6684.58712227; to go the other way, divide by it (1 AU, UA = 0.0001495978707 Pm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Pm = 6684.58712227 AU, UA
- 1 AU, UA = 0.0001495978707 Pm
- 10 Pm = 66845.8712227 AU, UA
- 100 Pm = 668458.712227 AU, UA
How to Convert Petameter to Astronomical Unit
1 Pm = 6684.58712226845 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 Pm to AU, UA:
15 Pm = 15 × 6684.58712226845 AU, UA = 100268.806834027 AU, UA
Petameter to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
| petameter | astronomical unit |
|---|---|
| 1 Pm | 6684.58712227 AU, UA |
| 2 Pm | 13369.1742445 AU, UA |
| 3 Pm | 20053.7613668 AU, UA |
| 5 Pm | 33422.9356113 AU, UA |
| 10 Pm | 66845.8712227 AU, UA |
| 20 Pm | 133691.742445 AU, UA |
| 50 Pm | 334229.356113 AU, UA |
| 100 Pm | 668458.712227 AU, UA |
| 500 Pm | 3342293.56113 AU, UA |
| 1000 Pm | 6684587.12227 AU, UA |
Petameter
A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.
Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 petameter in astronomical unit?
1 petameter (Pm) = 6684.58712227 astronomical unit (AU, UA).
How do you convert petameter to astronomical unit?
Multiply the petameter value by 6684.58712227. For example, 25 Pm × 6684.58712227 = 167114.678057 AU, UA.
What is 10 petameter in astronomical unit?
10 Pm = 66845.8712227 AU, UA.
Which unit is larger, the petameter or the astronomical unit?
The petameter is the larger unit: 1 Pm = 6684.58712227 AU, UA.