Picometer To Astronomical Unit (Pm To Au) Converter

The Picometer To Astronomical Unit (Pm To AU) Converter is a simple tool designed to help you convert measurements from picometers (Pm) to astronomical units (AU). This is useful for understanding and comparing very small distances in the context of space and astronomy.

A picometer (Pm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one trillionth of a meter. In scientific notation, 1 Pm = 1 x 10^-12 meters. It is commonly used to measure atomic and subatomic distances.

An astronomical unit (AU) is a standard unit of length used in astronomy to describe distances within our solar system. One AU is approximately equal to the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, which is about 149,597,870.7 kilometers or roughly 1.496 x 10¹¹ meters.

The conversion formula from picometers to astronomical units is based on the relationship between these units. Since 1 Pm = 1 x 10^-12 meters and 1 AU ? 1.496 x 10¹¹ meters, the formula is:

AU = (Number of Picometers) × 1 x 10^-12 / 1.496 x 10¹¹

Using this formula, you can easily convert any measurement in picometers to astronomical units by multiplying the number of picometers by 1 x 10^-12, then dividing by 1.496 x 10¹¹.