Convert astronomical unit to chain

Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to astronomical unit.




How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Chain

1 AU, UA = 7436464581.84204 ch

Example: convert 15 AU, UA to ch:
15 AU, UA = 15 Γ— 7436464581.84204 ch = 111546968727.631 ch


Astronomical Unit to Chain Conversion Table

astronomical unit chain

Astronomical Unit

The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.

History/Origin

Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.

Current Use

The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.


Chain

A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.

History/Origin

The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.

Current Use

The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.



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