Convert hand to Sun's radius
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to Sun's radius [R_s], or Convert Sun's radius to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Sun's Radius
1 hand = 1.46039959752767e-10 R_s
Example: convert 15 hand to R_s:
15 hand = 15 × 1.46039959752767e-10 R_s = 2.1905993962915e-09 R_s
Hand to Sun's Radius Conversion Table
| hand | Sun's radius |
|---|
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.