Astronomical Unit to Point (Typography) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert astronomical units to points with our free online length converter.
Astronomical Unit to Point (Typography) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Astronomical Unit).
- The converted value in Point (Typography) will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Point (Typography)
Converting Astronomical Unit to Point (Typography) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Astronomical Unit = 4.2406e+14 pointsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 astronomical units: 10 × 4.2406e+14 = 4.2406e+15 points
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What is a Astronomical Unit and a Point (Typography)?
An astronomical unit is a unit of length roughly equal to the average distance between Earth and the Sun. It is defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters.
A point is a unit of length used in typography. The desktop publishing point (DTP point or PostScript point) is defined as 1/72 of an international inch (approximately 0.3527 mm).
Note: The Astronomical Unit is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Point (Typography) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Astronomical Unit and Point (Typography)
Historically used to measure distances within the Solar System, its value was refined over centuries through astronomical observations. The exact definition was adopted by the IAU in 2012.
Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.
Common Uses for astronomical units and points
Explore the typical applications for both Astronomical Unit (imperial/US) and Point (Typography) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for astronomical units
- Measuring distances within the Solar System (e.g., planet orbits)
- Expressing distances to near-Earth objects
Common Uses for points
- Specifying font sizes
- Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Astronomical Unit (AU)
Why use Astronomical Units instead of kilometers or miles?
Astronomical Units (AU) provide a more convenient scale for the vast distances within our solar system. Expressing interplanetary distances in km or miles results in extremely large and unwieldy numbers.
How many kilometers/miles is 1 AU?
1 Astronomical Unit (AU) is approximately 149.6 million kilometers or 93 million miles.
How long does it take light to travel 1 AU?
It takes sunlight approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds to travel the distance of one Astronomical Unit from the Sun to the Earth.
About Point (Typography) (pt)
How many points are in an inch?
In modern desktop publishing, there are exactly 72 points (pt) in 1 inch (in).
What is the difference between a point and a pixel?
A point (pt) is a unit of physical length (1/72 inch), typically used for print. A pixel (px) is a unit of digital display resolution and its physical size can vary depending on the screen's pixel density (PPI).
What does 12 pt font mean?
It means the height of the font characters (specifically, the 'em square', which includes space above and below the letters) is 12 points, or 12/72 = 1/6th of an inch.
Conversion Table: Astronomical Unit to Point (Typography)
| Astronomical Unit (AU) | Point (Typography) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 424,062,724,999,858.25 |
| 5 | 2,120,313,624,999,291.5 |
| 10 | 4,240,627,249,998,583 |
| 25 | 10,601,568,124,996,458 |
| 50 | 21,203,136,249,992,916 |
| 100 | 42,406,272,499,985,830 |
| 500 | 212,031,362,499,929,150 |
| 1,000 | 424,062,724,999,858,300 |
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