Convert Sun's mass to stone (US)
Please provide values below to convert Sun's mass [M_sun] to stone (US) [st (US)], or Convert stone (US) to Sun's mass.
How to Convert Sun's Mass to Stone (Us)
1 M_sun = 3.13213885346944e+29 st (US)
Example: convert 15 M_sun to st (US):
15 M_sun = 15 × 3.13213885346944e+29 st (US) = 4.69820828020416e+30 st (US)
Sun's Mass to Stone (Us) Conversion Table
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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.
Stone (Us)
A stone (st) is a unit of weight primarily used in the United States, equal to 14 pounds or approximately 6.35 kilograms.
History/Origin
The stone has origins in medieval England, where it was used as a convenient weight measure for trade and commerce. Its value varied regionally before standardization, and it has been used historically for measuring human body weight and other goods.
Current Use
Today, the stone is mainly used in the UK and Ireland for body weight measurement, while in the United States, it is rarely used and often replaced by pounds or kilograms in most contexts.