Convert aln to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Astronomical Unit
1 aln = 3.96915928697105e-12 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 aln to AU, UA:
15 aln = 15 × 3.96915928697105e-12 AU, UA = 5.95373893045658e-11 AU, UA
Aln to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
| aln | astronomical unit |
|---|
Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
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.