Convert centimeter to Sun's radius
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to Sun's radius [R_s], or Convert Sun's radius to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Sun's Radius
1 cm = 1.43740117866897e-11 R_s
Example: convert 15 cm to R_s:
15 cm = 15 × 1.43740117866897e-11 R_s = 2.15610176800345e-10 R_s
Centimeter to Sun's 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.
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.