AU to Nanometers Converter

Convert astronomical units to nanometers with accurate formulas, examples and conversion tables.

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1.49597871e20 nm

1 AU ≈ 1.49597871e20 nm

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Conversion table

Common astronomical units to nanometers values, generated from the selected units.

astronomical units (AU)nanometers (nm)
1 astronomical unit1.49597871e20 nanometers
5 astronomical units7.47989353e20 nanometers
10 astronomical units1.49597871e21 nanometers
20 astronomical units2.99195741e21 nanometers
50 astronomical units7.47989353e21 nanometers
100 astronomical units1.49597871e22 nanometers

Conversion Formula

Multiply the value in astronomical units by 1.495978707e20 to get nanometers.

Formulanm = AU × 1.495978707e20

Example

Convert 1 astronomical unit to nanometers:

1 × 1.495978707e20= 1.49597871e20 nm

Unit information

Concise reference information for the selected source and target units.

Astronomical unit (AU)

Scientific
1 AU = 149,597,870,700 m
Definition
One astronomical unit equals exactly 149,597,870,700 meters.
Usage
Used for distances within the solar system.

Nanometer (nm)

Scientific
1 nm = 0.000000001 m
Definition
One nanometer is one-billionth of a meter.
Usage
Used for wavelengths, molecules, nanotechnology, and semiconductor processes.

Frequently asked questions

How many nanometers are in 1 astronomical unit?

1 astronomical unit equals 1.495978707e20 nanometers.

How do you convert astronomical units to nanometers?

Multiply the value in astronomical units by 1.495978707e20 to get nanometers. The formula is nm = AU × 1.495978707e20.

What is 10 astronomical units in nanometers?

10 astronomical units is approximately 1.49597871e21 nanometers.