Convert astronomical unit to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Dekameter
1 AU, UA = 14959787070 dam
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to dam:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 14959787070 dam = 224396806050 dam
Astronomical Unit to Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.