Thou to Astronomical Unit Converter
1 th = 1.697885E-16 au
FORMULA
1 th = 1.697885E-16 au
CONVERSION TABLE
| Thou (th) | Astronomical Unit (au) |
|---|---|
| 1 th | 1.697885 × 10⁻¹⁶ au |
| 5 th | 8.489426 × 10⁻¹⁶ au |
| 10 th | 1.697885 × 10⁻¹⁵ au |
| 25 th | 4.244713 × 10⁻¹⁵ au |
| 50 th | 8.489426 × 10⁻¹⁵ au |
| 100 th | 1.697885 × 10⁻¹⁴ au |
| 250 th | 4.244713 × 10⁻¹⁴ au |
| 500 th | 8.489426 × 10⁻¹⁴ au |
| 1,000 th | 1.697885 × 10⁻¹³ au |
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About Thou (th)
One thousandth of an inch (25.4 micrometers), the thou -- also called a mil in North America -- is used in precision engineering, wire gauge measurement, and plastic film thickness. Circuit board copper foil, paint coatings, and automotive clearances are commonly specified in thou for sub-millimeter precision in imperial contexts.
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 Thou to Astronomical Unit
The conversion formula is: 1 th = 1.697885E-16 au. To convert from Thou (th) 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 Thou?
1 Thou (th) equals 1.697885E-16 Astronomical Unit (au).
How to convert Thou to Astronomical Unit?
Multiply the Thou value by 1.697885E-16 to get the equivalent in Astronomical Unit. Formula: 1 th = 1.697885E-16 au
What is the formula for Thou to Astronomical Unit conversion?
1 th = 1.697885E-16 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
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Kilometer
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