Start with the sequence 0, 3. Then, double the 3, giving the sequence
0, 3, 6. Continue doubling until you reach 384.
| 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 48 | 96 | 192 | 384 |
Add 4 to each number.
| 4 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 28 | 52 | 100 | 196 | 388 |
Divide each number by 10.
| 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 5.2 | 10.0 | 19.6 | 38.8 |
Now compare this sequence with the actual distance in AU for the planets.
| Body | Actual Distance | Bode's Rule |
| Mercury | 0.39 | 0.4 |
| Venus | 0.72 | 0.7 |
| Earth | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Mars | 1.52 | 1.6 |
| Asteroid Belt | 2 to 3 | 2.8 |
| Jupiter | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Saturn | 9.54 | 10.0 |
| Uranus | 19.2 | 19.6 |
| Neptune | 30.1 | |
| Pluto | 39.4 | 38.8 |