Convert astronomical unit to link
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to link [li], or Convert link to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Link
1 AU, UA = 743646458184.204 li
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to li:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 743646458184.204 li = 11154696872763.1 li
Astronomical Unit to Link Conversion Table
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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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.