Convert pole to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Astronomical Unit
1 pole = 3.36181255553125e-11 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 pole to AU, UA:
15 pole = 15 × 3.36181255553125e-11 AU, UA = 5.04271883329687e-10 AU, UA
Pole to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.