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Convert Astronomical Units to Gigameters

Use our accurate converter to change astronomical units into gigameters. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change astronomical units to gigameters, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Astronomical Units = 149.5978707 Gigameters

Astronomical Units to Gigameters
Pre-defined calculator for direct astronomical units to gigameters conversion.
Astronomical Units (AU)
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Gigameters (Gm)
Formula: 1 Astronomical = 149.5978707 Gigameters

Unit Information

About Astronomical Units

Definition: An astronomical unit is roughly the distance from the Earth to the Sun.

History: A fixed value was decided on recently to help scientists talk about space.

Where it is used: Used by astronomers to measure distances inside our solar system.

Astronomical Units to Gigameters Conversion Table

Astronomical Units [au]Gigameters [Gm]
0.01 au1.495978707 Gm
0.1 au14.95978707 Gm
1 au149.5978707 Gm
2 au299.1957414 Gm
3 au448.7936121 Gm
5 au747.9893535 Gm
10 au1,495.978707 Gm
20 au2,991.957414 Gm
50 au7,479.893535 Gm
100 au14,959.78707 Gm
1000 au149,597.8707 Gm

How to Convert Astronomical Units to Gigameters

Calculation: To convert astronomical units to gigameters, multiply the value by the conversion factor (149.5978707).

Example: convert 15 au to Gm:
15 au = 15 × 149.5978707 Gm = 2,243.9680605 Gm

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