Convert reed to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Astronomical Unit
1 reed = 1.83371593938068e-11 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 reed to AU, UA:
15 reed = 15 × 1.83371593938068e-11 AU, UA = 2.75057390907102e-10 AU, UA
Reed to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.