Convert astronomical unit to hand
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Hand
1 AU, UA = 1472419987204.72 hand
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to hand:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 1472419987204.72 hand = 22086299808070.9 hand
Astronomical Unit to Hand Conversion Table
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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.
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.