Convert Sun's radius to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert Sun's radius [R_s] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to Sun's radius.
How to Convert Sun's Radius to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 R_s = 380412625.001522 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 R_s to fath (US):
15 R_s = 15 × 380412625.001522 fath (US) = 5706189375.02282 fath (US)
Sun's Radius to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Sun's Radius
The Sun's radius is the distance from the center of the Sun to its surface, approximately 695,700 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size of the Sun has been measured with increasing accuracy over centuries of astronomical observation.
Current Use
The Sun's radius is a fundamental property of the Sun and is used in astrophysics to model its structure and evolution.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.