Convert Earth's Polar Radius to Centimeter
Convert earth's polar radii to centimeters instantly. 1 earth's polar radius = 6.356752e+8 centimeter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Centimeter to Earth's Polar Radius converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Earth's Polar Radius
Earth's polar radius is the distance from the planet's center to either pole, approximately 6,356,752 meters under the WGS84 geodetic reference system. The polar radius is about 21 km shorter than the equatorial radius due to Earth's oblate spheroid shape.
Derived from WGS84's flattening parameter (f ≈ 1/298.257); the difference from the equatorial radius is the geometric signature of Earth's rotational oblateness.
Earth's polar radius is used in geodesy, satellite-orbit calculations, and global cartography. Together with the equatorial radius it defines Earth's reference ellipsoid in WGS84.
Derived from the WGS84 reference ellipsoid adopted in 1984; the value is computed from the equatorial radius minus the oblateness.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (1/100 m). It is one of the most commonly used SI sub-units in daily life, especially for measuring small objects, body dimensions, paper sizes, and short distances.
The centimeter emerged from the French metric system established by the French Academy of Sciences in 1793. The metric system introduced decimal-based prefixes (milli-, centi-, deci-, deca-, hecto-, kilo-) to create proportional sub-units of the meter.
Centimeters are the standard unit for everyday measurement in nearly every country outside the United States. They are used for body height, clothing sizes, rainfall, paper formats (A4 is 21 × 29.7 cm), screen dimensions, and most consumer product specifications.
Developed in France during the late 18th century as part of the metric system designed by the French Academy of Sciences. Formally adopted in France in 1795 and ratified internationally through the Metre Convention signed in Paris in 1875.
Earth's Polar Radius to Centimeter conversion formula
The relationship between earth's polar radii and centimeters:
To convert earth's polar radii to centimeters, multiply the value in earth's polar radii by 6.356752e+8. To reverse, multiply centimeters by 1.57313e-9.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in centimeters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Centimeter to Earth's Polar Radius converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert earth's polar radii to centimeters
- Write down the value in earth's polar radii (R⊕,p).
- Multiply that value by the factor 6.356752e+8.
- The product is the equivalent value in centimeters (cm).
- To reverse, multiply the centimeter value by 1.57313e-9.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 R⊕,p to cm:
1 × 6.356752e+8 = 6.356752e+8 cm
Example 2 — Convert 100 R⊕,p to cm:
100 × 6.356752e+8 = 6.356752e+10 cm
Earth's Polar Radius to Centimeter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting earth's polar radii to centimeters:
| Earth's Polar Radius [R⊕,p] | Centimeter [cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 6356752 |
| 0.1 | 6.356752e+7 |
| 1 | 6.356752e+8 |
| 2 | 1.27135e+9 |
| 3 | 1.907026e+9 |
| 4 | 2.542701e+9 |
| 5 | 3.178376e+9 |
| 10 | 6.356752e+9 |
| 20 | 1.27135e+10 |
| 30 | 1.907026e+10 |
| 40 | 2.542701e+10 |
| 50 | 3.178376e+10 |
| 100 | 6.356752e+10 |
| 500 | 3.178376e+11 |
| 1000 | 6.356752e+11 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 R⊕,p = 6.356752e+8 cm) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.