Convert centimeter to Earth's equatorial radius
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to Earth's equatorial radius [R_e], or Convert Earth's equatorial radius to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Earth's Equatorial Radius
1 cm = 1.5678559428874e-09 R_e
Example: convert 15 cm to R_e:
15 cm = 15 × 1.5678559428874e-09 R_e = 2.3517839143311e-08 R_e
Centimeter to Earth's Equatorial Radius Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.