Convert famn to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 famn = 1.19074778602447e-11 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 famn to AU_dist:
15 famn = 15 × 1.19074778602447e-11 AU_dist = 1.78612167903671e-10 AU_dist
Famn to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.