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Convert Astronomical Units to Centimeters

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Astronomical Units = 14,959,787,070,000 Centimeters

Astronomical Units to Centimeters
Pre-defined calculator for direct astronomical units to centimeters conversion.
Astronomical Units (AU)
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Centimeters (cm)
Formula: 1 Astronomical = 14,959,787,070,000 Centimeters

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 Centimeters Conversion Table

Astronomical Units [au]Centimeters [cm]
0.01 au149,597,870,700 cm
0.1 au1,495,978,707,000 cm
1 au14,959,787,070,000 cm
2 au29,919,574,140,000 cm
3 au44,879,361,210,000 cm
5 au74,798,935,350,000 cm
10 au149,597,870,700,000 cm
20 au299,195,741,400,000 cm
50 au747,989,353,500,000 cm
100 au1,495,978,707,000,000 cm
1000 au14,959,787,070,000,000 cm

How to Convert Astronomical Units to Centimeters

Calculation: To convert astronomical units to centimeters, multiply the value by the conversion factor (14,959,787,070,000).

Example: convert 15 au to cm:
15 au = 15 × 14,959,787,070,000 cm = 224,396,806,050,000 cm

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