Convert astronomical unit to kiloyard
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to kiloyard [kyd], or Convert kiloyard to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Kiloyard
1 AU, UA = 163602220.800525 kyd
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to kyd:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 163602220.800525 kyd = 2454033312.00787 kyd
Astronomical Unit to Kiloyard 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.
Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.