Convert centimeter to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Earth's Polar Radius
1 cm = 1.57313035463093e-09 R_p
Example: convert 15 cm to R_p:
15 cm = 15 × 1.57313035463093e-09 R_p = 2.3596955319464e-08 R_p
Centimeter to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.