Kilometer to Astronomical Unit Converter
1 km = 6.684587E-9 au
FORMULA
1 km = 6.684587E-9 au
CONVERSION TABLE
| Kilometer (km) | Astronomical Unit (au) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 6.684587 × 10⁻⁹ au |
| 5 km | 3.342294 × 10⁻⁸ au |
| 10 km | 6.684587 × 10⁻⁸ au |
| 25 km | 1.671147 × 10⁻⁷ au |
| 50 km | 3.342294 × 10⁻⁷ au |
| 100 km | 6.684587 × 10⁻⁷ au |
| 250 km | 0.0000016711 au |
| 500 km | 0.0000033423 au |
| 1,000 km | 0.0000066846 au |
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About Kilometer (km)
Equal to 1,000 meters, the kilometer is the standard unit for measuring road distances, marathon courses (42.195 km), and geographic separations in most countries. Road signs across Europe, Asia, and South America display distances in kilometers, making it one of the most universally encountered metric units.
About Astronomical Unit (au)
Originally based on Earth's mean distance from the Sun, the astronomical unit (AU) was fixed in 2012 at exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. Planetary scientists use AUs to express distances within the solar system: Mars orbits at about 1.52 AU, Jupiter at 5.2 AU, and the outer edge of the Kuiper Belt at roughly 50 AU.
How to Convert Kilometer to Astronomical Unit
The conversion formula is: 1 km = 6.684587E-9 au. To convert from Kilometer (km) to Astronomical Unit (au), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Astronomical Unit in 1 Kilometer?
1 Kilometer (km) equals 6.684587E-9 Astronomical Unit (au).
How to convert Kilometer to Astronomical Unit?
Multiply the Kilometer value by 6.684587E-9 to get the equivalent in Astronomical Unit. Formula: 1 km = 6.684587E-9 au
What is the formula for Kilometer to Astronomical Unit conversion?
1 km = 6.684587E-9 au
Glossary
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Meter
The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Mile
An imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
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Foot
An imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters, subdivided into 12 inches.
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Inch
An imperial unit of length defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters or 1/12 of a foot.
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Kilometer
A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621371 miles.