Convert handbreadth to Sun's radius
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to Sun's radius [R_s], or Convert Sun's radius to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Sun's Radius
1 handbreadth = 1.09529969814575e-10 R_s
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to R_s:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 1.09529969814575e-10 R_s = 1.64294954721863e-09 R_s
Handbreadth to Sun's Radius Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.