Convert astronomical unit to fathom
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Fathom
1 AU, UA = 81801110400.2625 fath
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to fath:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 81801110400.2625 fath = 1227016656003.94 fath
Astronomical Unit to Fathom Conversion Table
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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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.