Convert petameter to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert petameter [Pm] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to petameter.
How to Convert Petameter to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 Pm = 6684.58712226845 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 Pm to AU_dist:
15 Pm = 15 × 6684.58712226845 AU_dist = 100268.806834027 AU_dist
Petameter to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Petameter
A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.
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.