Astronomical Units to Micrometers

Convert astronomical units (AU) to micrometers (μm) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

AU
μm
1 AU = 1.496e+17 μm
Full precision:1.496e+17 μm
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 astronomical units to micrometers, we multiply by 1.496e+17 because one astronomical unit equals exactly 1.496e+17 micrometers.

1 astronomical unit = 1.496e+17 micrometers

Since each astronomical unit contains 1.496e+17 micrometers, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 1.496e+17 = 1.496e+17 micrometers

So 1 astronomical units = 1.496e+17 micrometers.

Quick check: 1.496e+17 ÷ 1.496e+17 = 1 astronomical units

How to Convert Astronomical Units to Micrometers

To convert astronomical units to micrometers, multiply the value by 1.496e+17.

The Formula

Micrometers = Astronomical Units × 1.496e+17

Key Fact

1 astronomical unit = 1.496e+17 micrometers

Tip: To convert micrometers back to astronomical units, divide by 1.496e+17.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 AU = 1.496e+17 μm
1 × 1.496e+17 = 1.496e+17
Example 2: 5 AU = 7.48e+17 μm
5 × 1.496e+17 = 7.48e+17
Example 3: 10 AU = 1.496e+18 μm
10 × 1.496e+17 = 1.496e+18

Astronomical Units to Micrometers Table

Astronomical Units (AU)Micrometers (μm)
1 AU1.496e+17 μm
2 AU2.992e+17 μm
5 AU7.48e+17 μm
10 AU1.496e+18 μm
20 AU2.992e+18 μm
25 AU3.74e+18 μm
50 AU7.48e+18 μm
100 AU1.496e+19 μm
250 AU3.74e+19 μm
500 AU7.48e+19 μm
1000 AU1.496e+20 μm

1 Astronomical Unit in Other Units

Unit1 AU =
Astronomical Units to Kilometers149600000 km
Astronomical Units to Meters1.496e+11 m
Astronomical Units to Centimeters1.496e+13 cm
Astronomical Units to Millimeters1.496e+14 mm
Astronomical Units to Micrometers1.496e+17 μm
Astronomical Units to Nanometers1.496e+20 nm
Astronomical Units to Miles92957130.36 mi
Astronomical Units to Yards1.636e+11 yd
Astronomical Units to Feet4.9081e+11 ft
Astronomical Units to Inches5.8898e+12 in
Astronomical Units to Nautical Miles80777537.8 nmi
Astronomical Units to Fathoms8.1802e+10 ftm
Astronomical Units to Light Years0.00001581 ly
Astronomical Units to Parsecs0.00000485 pc
Astronomical Units to Angstroms1.496e+21 Å
Astronomical Units to Planck Lengths9.256e+45 ℓP
Astronomical Units to Rods2.9746e+10 rd

About Astronomical Units and Micrometers

What is a Astronomical Unit?

The astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of length in the astronomical system. One astronomical unit equals 149600000000 meters.

What is a Micrometer?

The micrometer (μm) is a unit of length in the metric system. One micrometer equals 0.000001 meters.

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