AU to Nanometers Converter
Convert astronomical units to nanometers with accurate formulas, examples and conversion tables.
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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 unit | 1.49597871e20 nanometers |
| 5 astronomical units | 7.47989353e20 nanometers |
| 10 astronomical units | 1.49597871e21 nanometers |
| 20 astronomical units | 2.99195741e21 nanometers |
| 50 astronomical units | 7.47989353e21 nanometers |
| 100 astronomical units | 1.49597871e22 nanometers |
Conversion Formula
Multiply the value in astronomical units by 1.495978707e20 to get nanometers.
nm = AU × 1.495978707e20Example
Convert 1 astronomical unit to nanometers:
1 × 1.495978707e20= 1.49597871e20 nmUnit information
Concise reference information for the selected source and target units.
Astronomical unit (AU)
Scientific- Definition
- One astronomical unit equals exactly 149,597,870,700 meters.
- Usage
- Used for distances within the solar system.
Nanometer (nm)
Scientific- 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.