Convert centiinch to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Astronomical Unit
1 cin = 1.69788512905619e-15 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 cin to AU, UA:
15 cin = 15 × 1.69788512905619e-15 AU, UA = 2.54682769358428e-14 AU, UA
Centiinch to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.
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.