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Umbriel — mean diameter — volumetric mean diameter

≈ 1169.4 km

The selected volumetric mean diameter for Umbriel — mean diameter is 1169.4 km (approximate reference).

Published reference measurement · Catalogue uniruler-preview-2026-10-19-r4

What is being measured?

Twice the published 584.7 km mean radius (reported uncertainty 2.8 km). Equivalent-volume spherical diameter, not maximum or equatorial extent.

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Dimension
volumetric mean diameter
Reference value
1169.4 km
Evidence
Published reference measurement
In metres
1169400.0 m
Variant
Equivalent-volume spherical reference

Put the length in perspective

One Umbriel — mean diameter represents approximately 13,700,000 card lengths measured end to end. This is a length ratio; it does not calculate how the objects pack or fit.

Umbriel — mean diameter · 1169400.0 m

Metre · 1 m · too small to see

Foot (international) · 0.3048 m · too small to see

One of each reference, on the same linear scale. Very small lengths may not be visible. This compares length, not area or physical fit.
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