Convert inch (US survey) to Earth's distance from sun
Please provide values below to convert inch (US survey) [in (US)] to Earth's distance from sun [AU_dist], or Convert Earth's distance from sun to inch (US survey).
How to Convert Inch (Us Survey) to Earth's Distance From Sun
1 in (US) = 1.69788852482644e-13 AU_dist
Example: convert 15 in (US) to AU_dist:
15 in (US) = 15 × 1.69788852482644e-13 AU_dist = 2.54683278723967e-12 AU_dist
Inch (Us Survey) to Earth's Distance From Sun Conversion Table
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Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
Earth's Distance From Sun
The Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The average distance is defined as one astronomical unit (AU), which is about 149.6 million kilometers.
History/Origin
The measurement of the Earth-Sun distance has a long history, with early estimates made by ancient Greek astronomers. Modern measurements are highly precise.
Current Use
The Earth-Sun distance is a fundamental unit in astronomy and is used to measure distances within the solar system.