Convert fingerbreadth to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Astronomical Unit
1 fingerbreadth = 1.27341384679214e-13 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to AU, UA:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 1.27341384679214e-13 AU, UA = 1.91012077018821e-12 AU, UA
Fingerbreadth to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.