Convert perch to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Astronomical Unit
1 perch = 3.36181255553125e-11 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 perch to AU, UA:
15 perch = 15 × 3.36181255553125e-11 AU, UA = 5.04271883329687e-10 AU, UA
Perch to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch 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.