Convert kiloyard to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Astronomical Unit
1 kyd = 6.11238646460227e-09 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 kyd to AU, UA:
15 kyd = 15 × 6.11238646460227e-09 AU, UA = 9.1685796969034e-08 AU, UA
Kiloyard to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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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.
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.