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A.U. of Length (a.u.)

The atomic unit of length, also known as the Bohr radius unit in atomic units, is approximately 5.29177 × 10⁻¹¹ meters. It is defined as the radius of the lowest-energy orbital of the hydrogen atom, providing a natural scale for describing atomic and quantum mechanical systems. Atomic units were devised to simplify equations in quantum chemistry and atomic physics by normalizing fundamental constants such as electron charge, Planck's constant, and electron mass to 1. In this system, many equations become dimensionless and far easier to manipulate mathematically. The atomic unit of length is essential in molecular orbital calculations, quantum simulations, and the study of electron behavior in atoms and molecules. Its use reflects an approach to physics in which units are chosen to match the natural scales of the systems being studied.

Earth's Polar Radius (R⊕ (p))

The Earth's polar radius is approximately 6,356.8 km, slightly shorter than the equatorial radius due to the Earth's flattening at the poles. This measurement is critical in modeling Earth's shape, gravity field, and rotation. It impacts satellite orbits, geodetic surveys, and global positioning systems (GPS). The difference between the equatorial and polar radii also explains phenomena such as centrifugal force variations, equatorial bulges, and sea level differences across latitudes. Understanding R⊕ (p) is essential for precision navigation, Earth science, and astronomy.

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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Inch [in]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Nautical Mile [nmi]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Micrometer [µm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Attometer [am]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Femtometer [fm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Picometer [pm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Nanometer [nm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Decimeter [dm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Dekameter [dam]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Hectometer [hm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Megameter [Mm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Gigameter [Gm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Terameter [Tm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Petameter [Pm]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Exameter [Em]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Mil [mil]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Hand [hand]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Fathom [fath]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Rod [rd]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Chain [ch]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Furlong [fur]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ League [lea]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Nautical Mile (UK) [NM (UK)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Nautical League (Int) [nl (int)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Nautical League (UK) [nl (UK)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Astronomical Unit [AU]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Light Year [ly]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Parsec [pc]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Kiloparsec [kpc]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Megaparsec [Mpc]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Angstrom [Å]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ X-unit [X]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Planck Length [ℓₚ]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Electron Radius [re]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Bohr Radius [a₀]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Point [pt]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Pica [pica]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Twip [twip]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Aln [aln]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Famn [famn]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Caliber [cl]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Centiinch [cin]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Ken [ken]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Russian Archin [archin]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Roman Actus [actus]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Vara de Tarea [vara de tarea]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Vara Conuquera [vara conuquera]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Vara Castellana [vara castellana]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Cubit (Greek) [cubit (greek)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Long Reed [long reed]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Reed [reed]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Long Cubit [long cubit]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Handbreadth [handbreadth]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Ell [ell]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Cubit (UK) [cubit (uk)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Span (Cloth) [span]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Finger (Cloth) [finger]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Nail (Cloth) [nail]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Barleycorn [barleycorn]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Arpent [arpent]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Kiloyard [kyd]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Chain (US Survey) [ch (US)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Furlong (US Survey) [fur (US)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Rod (US Survey) [rd (US)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Fathom (US Survey) [fath (US)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Mile (US Survey) [mi (US)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ League (Statute) [st.league]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Earth's Equatorial Radius [R⊕]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Earth's Polar Radius [R⊕ (p)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Earth's Distance from Sun [AU (es)]
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A.U. of Length [a.u.] ↔ Sun's Radius [R☉]
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Convert A.U. of Length to Earth's Polar Radius