Chains to Astronomical Units Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ Astronomical Units

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What is the formula to convert from Chains to Astronomical Units?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains to the unit of Astronomical Units is:

Length(Astronomical Units) = Length(Chains) / 7436464585.2842245

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Astronomical Units unit in Length

An astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of length equal to the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 149.6 million kilometers or about 93 million miles. Astronomical units are used to measure distances within our solar system, such as the distances between planets. This unit provides a convenient way to express the vast distances between celestial objects while staying within the context of our solar system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Chains ➜ Astronomical Units" Conversion

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