Astronomical Units (AU)	Meters (m)
1 AU	149597870700 m
2 AU	299195741400 m
5 AU	747989353500 m
10 AU	1495978707000 m
25 AU	3739946767500 m
50 AU	7479893535000 m
100 AU	14959787070000 m
250 AU	37399467675000 m
500 AU	74798935350000 m
1000 AU	1.496e+14 m

Convert Astronomical Units to Meters

Convert astronomical units to meters (AU to m) with our instant calculator. 1 AU = 149597870700 m. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Astronomical Units to Meters (AU to m)

1 Astronomical Unit (AU) is equal to 149597870700 Meters (m). Multiply the astronomical unit value by 149597870700

Quick Answer 1 AU = 149597870700 m

Formula m = AU × 149597870700

Inverse Factor 1 m = 0 AU

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The standard SI base unit of length is the meter (m), defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

About Astronomical Units (AU): Astronomical Unit (AU) is a unit in the Length & Distance measurement category. It is widely used in earth-sun distance (solar system). Relative to the length & distance base unit, 1 AU equals 149597870700 Meters (m).

About Meters (m): Meter (m) is a unit in the Length & Distance measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of length & distance measurement. The meter (m) serves as the primary reference base unit for the length & distance domain.

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Meters to Astronomical Units (m to AU) calculator (1 m = 0 AU).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (AU to m)

Convert 5 Astronomical Units to Meters: Applying the formula (m = AU × 149597870700): starting with 5 AU, multiply the astronomical unit value by 149597870700 to get 747989353500 m.
Convert 10 Astronomical Units to Meters: Applying the formula (m = AU × 149597870700): starting with 10 AU, multiply the astronomical unit value by 149597870700 to get 1495978707000 m.
Convert 50 Astronomical Units to Meters: Applying the formula (m = AU × 149597870700): starting with 50 AU, multiply the astronomical unit value by 149597870700 to get 7479893535000 m.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting astronomical units to meters.

How many meters are in 1 astronomical unit?

There are 149597870700 meters (m) in 1 astronomical unit (AU). Conversely, 1 meter equals 0 astronomical units.

How do you convert astronomical units to meters?

To convert astronomical units (AU) to meters (m), use the formula: m = AU × 149597870700. Multiply the astronomical unit value by 149597870700. For example, 10 AU equals 1495978707000 m.

How do I convert back from meters to astronomical units?

To convert in the reverse direction from meters (m) to astronomical units (AU), use the inverse formula: AU = m / 149597870700. Divide the meter value by 149597870700 (1 m = 0 AU).

What is the difference between astronomical unit (AU) and meter (m)?

Both astronomical unit and meter measure length & distance. Astronomical Unit (AU) is a unit in the Length & Distance measurement category. It is widely used in earth-sun distance (solar system). Relative to the length & distance base unit, 1 AU equals 149597870700 Meters (m). Meter (m) is a unit in the Length & Distance measurement category. It is a standard everyday unit of length & distance measurement. The meter (m) serves as the primary reference base unit for the length & distance domain.

How many miles are in a kilometer?

There are approximately 0.621371 miles in 1 kilometer. To convert kilometers to miles quickly in your head, multiply by 6 and divide by 10 (or multiply by 0.6).