Convert Earth's equatorial radius to exameter
Please provide values below to convert Earth's equatorial radius [R_e] to exameter [Em], or Convert exameter to Earth's equatorial radius.
How to Convert Earth's Equatorial Radius to Exameter
1 R_e = 6.378137e-12 Em
Example: convert 15 R_e to Em:
15 R_e = 15 × 6.378137e-12 Em = 9.5672055e-11 Em
Earth's Equatorial Radius to Exameter Conversion Table
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Earth's Equatorial Radius
The Earth's equatorial radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the equator, approximately 6,378.1 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size and shape of the Earth have been a subject of study since ancient times. Modern measurements are made using satellite geodesy.
Current Use
The Earth's equatorial radius is a fundamental parameter in geodesy, geophysics, and astronomy. It is used in cartography and for defining the shape of the Earth.
Exameter
An exameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^18 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "exa-" for 10^18 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The exameter is used in astronomy to measure the vast distances between galaxies.