Convert link to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert link [li] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to link.
How to Convert Link to Astronomical Unit
1 li = 1.3447250222125e-12 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 li to AU, UA:
15 li = 15 × 1.3447250222125e-12 AU, UA = 2.01708753331875e-11 AU, UA
Link to Astronomical Unit Conversion Table
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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.
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.