Convert Earth's distance from sun to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to Earth's distance from sun.
How to Convert Earth's Distance From Sun to Hectometer
1 AU_dist = 1495978707 hm
Example: convert 15 AU_dist to hm:
15 AU_dist = 15 × 1495978707 hm = 22439680605 hm
Earth's Distance From Sun to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.