Convert Sun's radius to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert Sun's radius [R_s] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to Sun's radius.
How to Convert Sun's Radius to Gigameter
1 R_s = 0.6957 Gm
Example: convert 15 R_s to Gm:
15 R_s = 15 × 0.6957 Gm = 10.4355 Gm
Sun's Radius to Gigameter Conversion Table
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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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.