0.983 au to km conversion result above is displayed in three different forms: as a decimal (which could be rounded), in scientific notation (scientific form, standard index form or standard form in the United Kingdom) and as a fraction (exact result). Every display form has its own advantages and in different situations particular form is more convenient than another. For example usage of scientific notation when working with big numbers is recommended due to easier reading and comprehension. Usage of fractions is recommended when more precision is needed.
If we want to calculate how many Kilometers are 0.983 Astronomical Units we have to multiply 0.983 by 1495978707 and divide the product by 10. So for 0.983 we have: (0.983 × 1495978707) ÷ 10 = 1470547068.981 ÷ 10 = 147054706.8981 Kilometers
So finally 0.983 au = 147054706.8981 km