Convert astronomical unit to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to astronomical unit.
1 AU, UA = 4.84813681143e-09 kpc. To convert astronomical unit to kiloparsec, multiply the value by 4.84813681143e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kpc = 206264806.233 AU, UA). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 AU, UA = 4.84813681143e-09 kpc
- 1 kpc = 206264806.233 AU, UA
- 10 AU, UA = 4.84813681143e-08 kpc
- 100 AU, UA = 4.84813681143e-07 kpc
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Kiloparsec
1 AU, UA = 4.84813681142746e-09 kpc
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to kpc:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 4.84813681142746e-09 kpc = 7.27220521714118e-08 kpc
Astronomical Unit to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
| astronomical unit | kiloparsec |
|---|---|
| 1 AU, UA | 4.84813681143e-09 kpc |
| 2 AU, UA | 9.69627362285e-09 kpc |
| 3 AU, UA | 1.45444104343e-08 kpc |
| 5 AU, UA | 2.42406840571e-08 kpc |
| 10 AU, UA | 4.84813681143e-08 kpc |
| 20 AU, UA | 9.69627362285e-08 kpc |
| 50 AU, UA | 2.42406840571e-07 kpc |
| 100 AU, UA | 4.84813681143e-07 kpc |
| 500 AU, UA | 2.42406840571e-06 kpc |
| 1000 AU, UA | 4.84813681143e-06 kpc |
Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 astronomical unit in kiloparsec?
1 astronomical unit (AU, UA) = 4.84813681143e-09 kiloparsec (kpc).
How do you convert astronomical unit to kiloparsec?
Multiply the astronomical unit value by 4.84813681143e-09. For example, 25 AU, UA × 4.84813681143e-09 = 1.21203420286e-07 kpc.
What is 10 astronomical unit in kiloparsec?
10 AU, UA = 4.84813681143e-08 kpc.
Which unit is larger, the astronomical unit or the kiloparsec?
The kiloparsec is the larger unit: 1 AU, UA equals only 4.84813681143e-09 kpc.