Convert span (cloth) to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 span = 1.52809661615057e-12 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 span to AU_dist:
15 span = 15 × 1.52809661615057e-12 AU_dist = 2.29214492422585e-11 AU_dist
Span (Cloth) to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.