Convert foot to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to foot.
How to Convert Foot to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 ft = 2.03746215486742e-12 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 ft to AU_dist:
15 ft = 15 × 2.03746215486742e-12 AU_dist = 3.05619323230113e-11 AU_dist
Foot to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.