Convert Sun's radius to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert Sun's radius [R_s] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to Sun's radius.
How to Convert Sun's Radius to Millimeter
1 R_s = 695700000000 mm
Example: convert 15 R_s to mm:
15 R_s = 15 × 695700000000 mm = 10435500000000 mm
Sun's Radius to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.