Convert yard to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Astronomical Unit
1 yd = 6.11238646460227e-12 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 yd to AU, UA:
15 yd = 15 × 6.11238646460227e-12 AU, UA = 9.1685796969034e-11 AU, UA
Yard to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.