Convert Astronomical Unit to Picometer
Input the number of astronomical units you want to convert to picometers.
How to Convert Astronomical Units to Picometers
The astronomical unit and picometer are both units of length. By definition, 1 astronomical unit equals exactly 1.496e23 picometers. This means to convert astronomical units to picometers, you multiply by 1.496e23.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 AU to picometers:
We need to convert astronomical units to picometers
Since 1 AU = 1.496e23 pm, multiply by 1.496e23
5 × 1.496e23 = 7.48e23
5 AU = 7.48e23 pm
Astronomical Unit to Picometer Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common astronomical unit to picometer conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Astronomical Units (AU) | Picometers (pm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 AU | 1.496e22 pm |
| 0.5 AU | 7.48e22 pm |
| 1 AU | 1.496e23 pm |
| 2 AU | 2.992e23 pm |
| 5 AU | 7.48e23 pm |
| 10 AU | 1.496e24 pm |
| 25 AU | 3.74e24 pm |
| 50 AU | 7.48e24 pm |
| 100 AU | 1.496e25 pm |
About These Units
Astronomical Unit (AU)
An astronomical unit (AU) is the average distance from Earth to the Sun: approximately 149.6 million kilometers or 93 million miles. AUs measure distances within our solar system. Mars is 1.52 AU from the Sun, Jupiter is 5.2 AU.
Picometer (pm)
A picometer (pm) is a metric unit equal to one trillionth of a meter or 0.001 nanometers. Picometers measure atomic radii (30-300 pm), chemical bond lengths, and X-ray wavelengths. Used primarily in chemistry, physics, and crystallography.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert astronomical units to picometers?
To convert astronomical units to picometers, multiply the value by 1.496e23. For example, 10 AU = 1.496e24 pm.
How many picometers are in 1 astronomical unit?
1 astronomical unit equals 1.496e23 picometers.
What is the formula for astronomical units to picometers?
The formula is: pm = AU × 1.496e23.