Convert Planck mass to Sun's mass
Please provide values below to convert Planck mass [m_P] to Sun's mass [M_sun], or Convert Sun's mass to Planck mass.
How to Convert Planck Mass to Sun's Mass
1 m_P = 1.09425339366516e-38 M_sun
Example: convert 15 m_P to M_sun:
15 m_P = 15 × 1.09425339366516e-38 M_sun = 1.64138009049774e-37 M_sun
Planck Mass to Sun's Mass Conversion Table
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Planck Mass
The Planck mass (m_P) is a fundamental physical constant representing a mass scale derived from natural units, approximately 2.176 × 10^-8 kilograms.
History/Origin
Introduced by Max Planck in 1899 as part of his system of natural units, the Planck mass emerged from combining fundamental constants to define a universal mass scale in theoretical physics.
Current Use
The Planck mass is primarily used in theoretical physics, especially in quantum gravity and high-energy physics, to express natural units and scale phenomena near the Planck scale.
Sun's Mass
The Sun's mass (M_sun) is a standard unit of mass used in astronomy to express the mass of other stars and celestial objects, approximately equal to 1.989 × 10^30 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of using the Sun's mass as a unit originated in the early 20th century as astronomers sought a convenient standard for stellar masses. It became widely adopted in astrophysics for its practicality and ease of comparison.
Current Use
Today, M_sun is commonly used in astrophysics and astronomy to describe the mass of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, facilitating standardized communication and calculations within the scientific community.