To convert astronomical units to inches, multiply by 5889679949000.
The calculation uses 1 AU = 5889679949000 in. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
AU- Input unit: astronomical units
in- Output unit: inches
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in AU.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in in; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 AU × 5889679949000 ≈ 5889679949000 in.
Reverse conversion
5889679949000 in ÷ 5889679949000 ≈ 1 AU. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 5889679949000 in per AU.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
AU to in table
| AU | in (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 5889679949000 |
| 2 | 11779359900000 |
| 5 | 29448399740000 |
| 10 | 58896799490000 |
| 100 | 588967994900000 |