AU to Micrometers Converter

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

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1.49597871e17 μm

1 AU ≈ 1.49597871e17 μm

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Conversion table

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

astronomical units (AU)micrometers (μm)
1 astronomical unit1.49597871e17 micrometers
5 astronomical units7.47989354e17 micrometers
10 astronomical units1.49597871e18 micrometers
20 astronomical units2.99195741e18 micrometers
50 astronomical units7.47989354e18 micrometers
100 astronomical units1.49597871e19 micrometers

Conversion Formula

Multiply the value in astronomical units by 1.495978707e17 to get micrometers.

Formulaμm = AU × 1.495978707e17

Example

Convert 1 astronomical unit to micrometers:

1 × 1.495978707e17= 1.49597871e17 μm

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.

Micrometer (μm)

Scientific
1 μm = 0.000001 m
Definition
One micrometer is one-millionth of a meter.
Usage
Used for cells, fibers, coatings, machining tolerances, and semiconductor features.

Frequently asked questions

How many micrometers are in 1 astronomical unit?

1 astronomical unit equals 1.495978707e17 micrometers.

How do you convert astronomical units to micrometers?

Multiply the value in astronomical units by 1.495978707e17 to get micrometers. The formula is μm = AU × 1.495978707e17.

What is 10 astronomical units in micrometers?

10 astronomical units is approximately 1.49597871e18 micrometers.