Convert Earth's mass to Sun's mass
Please provide values below to convert Earth's mass [M_earth] to Sun's mass [M_sun], or Convert Sun's mass to Earth's mass.
How to Convert Earth's Mass to Sun's Mass
1 M_earth = 3.00251382604324e-06 M_sun
Example: convert 15 M_earth to M_sun:
15 M_earth = 15 × 3.00251382604324e-06 M_sun = 4.50377073906486e-05 M_sun
Earth's Mass to Sun's Mass Conversion Table
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Earth's Mass
Earth's mass (M_earth) is a unit of mass representing the mass of the Earth, approximately 5.972 × 10^24 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of Earth's mass as a unit originated from scientific measurements of Earth's size and gravitational influence, becoming a standard reference in geophysics and astronomy.
Current Use
M_earth is used in scientific contexts to express planetary and astronomical masses, and in some cases, to compare the mass of other celestial bodies relative to Earth.
Sun's Mass
The Sun's mass (M_sun) is a standard unit of mass used in astronomy to express the mass of other stars and celestial objects, approximately equal to 1.989 × 10^30 kilograms.
History/Origin
The concept of using the Sun's mass as a unit originated in the early 20th century as astronomers sought a convenient standard for stellar masses. It became widely adopted in astrophysics for its practicality and ease of comparison.
Current Use
Today, M_sun is commonly used in astrophysics and astronomy to describe the mass of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, facilitating standardized communication and calculations within the scientific community.