Convert one astronomical unit to Jupiter diameters

Explanation

To convert one astronomical unit to Jupiter diameters all we need is to know the conversion factor and we are done. Luckily, we can compute that factor using the units' definitions below.

The result is that there are approximately 1069.9165 Jupiter diameters in 1 astronomical unit.

Formula

1 au ≈ 1069.9165 Jupiter diameters

astronomical unitsau

dimension	length
symbol	au

The astronomical unit (au) is a unit of length used in astronomy.

One astronomical unit is roughly equal to the distance between Earth and the Sun.

The unit is used to measure distances at the scale of solar systems. For example, Jupiter is approximately 5 au from the Sun.

Definition of the astronomical unit

The astronomical unit is defined as exactly 149597870700 meters.

International Astronomical Union

Equivalences

One astronomical unit is approximately equal to:

Some Facts

If the Sun were to be erased from reality, we would realise it 8 minutes and 20 seconds later, it is the time that light and gravity from the Sun take to reach us. During all that time, the Earth would continue on its orbit around an empty part of space as if nothing happened.

Astronomical Distances Units

astronomical unit	au
parsec	pc
kiloparsec	kpc
megaparsec	Mpc
gigaparsec	Gpc

Jupiter diameters

dimension	length
synonyms	Jovian diameter

This unit represents the diameter of Jupiter.

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the first gaz giant. It is the largest planet in the solar system.

The distinctive red spot of Jupiter is a storm that has been raging for at least 350 years and has wind-speeds up to 432 km/h. The storm is more than twice the diameter of Earth.

Value

The mean diameter of Jupiter is 139822 kilometers.

Note: The values used in this converter are borrowed from the Planetary Fact Sheets.

Equivalences

The diameter of Jupiter is roughly equivalent to:

Astronomical Objects Diameters

Mercury	0.383
Venus	0.95
Earth	1
Lunar	0.273
Mars	0.532
Jupiter	10.973
Saturn	9.140
Uranus	3.981
Neptune	3.865
Solar	109.2