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Convert parsec [pc] to kiloparsec [kpc]
Please provide values below to Convert parsec [pc] to kiloparsec [kpc], or vice versa.
What is a Parsec?
A parsec (pc) is an astronomical unit equivalent to 3.26 light-years or 30.9 trillion km. Originally derived from stellar parallax measurements, it's fundamental in galactic astronomy.
What is a Kiloparsec?
The kiloparsec (kpc) equals 1,000 parsecs (∼3,260 light-years). This unit is commonly used to describe distances within galaxies, such as the Milky Way's diameter of about 30 kpc.
parsec [pc] to kiloparsec [kpc] Conversion Table
| parsec [pc] | kiloparsec [kpc] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 parsec [pc] | 1.0e-5 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 0.1 parsec [pc] | 0.0001 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 1 parsec [pc] | 0.001 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 2 parsec [pc] | 0.002 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 3 parsec [pc] | 0.003 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 5 parsec [pc] | 0.005 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 10 parsec [pc] | 0.01 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 20 parsec [pc] | 0.02 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 50 parsec [pc] | 0.05 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 100 parsec [pc] | 0.1 kiloparsec [kpc] |
| 1000 parsec [pc] | 1 kiloparsec [kpc] |
How to Convert parsec [pc] to kiloparsec [kpc]
1 parsec [pc] = 0.001 kiloparsec [kpc]
1 kiloparsec [kpc] = 1000 parsec [pc]
Example: convert 15 parsec [pc] to kiloparsec [kpc]:
15 × 0.001 = 0.015 kiloparsec [kpc]