Convert gigameter to Sun's radius
Please provide values below to convert gigameter [Gm] to Sun's radius [R_s], or Convert Sun's radius to gigameter.
How to Convert Gigameter to Sun's Radius
1 Gm = 1.43740117866897 R_s
Example: convert 15 Gm to R_s:
15 Gm = 15 × 1.43740117866897 R_s = 21.5610176800345 R_s
Gigameter to Sun's Radius Conversion Table
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Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.
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.