Convert terameter to Earth's equatorial radius
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to Earth's equatorial radius [R_e], or Convert Earth's equatorial radius to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Earth's Equatorial Radius
1 Tm = 156785.59428874 R_e
Example: convert 15 Tm to R_e:
15 Tm = 15 × 156785.59428874 R_e = 2351783.9143311 R_e
Terameter to Earth's Equatorial Radius Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.