Convert caliber to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Astronomical Unit
1 cl = 1.69788512905619e-15 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 cl to AU, UA:
15 cl = 15 × 1.69788512905619e-15 AU, UA = 2.54682769358428e-14 AU, UA
Caliber to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.