Convert Sun's radius to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert Sun's radius [R_s] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to Sun's radius.
How to Convert Sun's Radius to Kilometer
1 R_s = 695700 km
Example: convert 15 R_s to km:
15 R_s = 15 × 695700 km = 10435500 km
Sun's Radius to Kilometer Conversion Table
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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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.