Convert kiloparsec to chain
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to kiloparsec.
1 kpc = 1.5339e+18 ch. To convert kiloparsec to chain, multiply the value by 1.5339e+18; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 6.5194e-19 kpc). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kpc = 1.5339e+18 ch
- 1 ch = 6.5194e-19 kpc
- 10 kpc = 1.5339e+19 ch
- 100 kpc = 1.5339e+20 ch
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Chain
1 kpc = 1.53388092603197e+18 ch
Example: convert 15 kpc to ch:
15 kpc = 15 × 1.53388092603197e+18 ch = 2.30082138904796e+19 ch
Kiloparsec to Chain Conversion Table
| kiloparsec | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 kpc | 1.5339e+18 ch |
| 2 kpc | 3.0678e+18 ch |
| 3 kpc | 4.6016e+18 ch |
| 5 kpc | 7.6694e+18 ch |
| 10 kpc | 1.5339e+19 ch |
| 20 kpc | 3.0678e+19 ch |
| 50 kpc | 7.6694e+19 ch |
| 100 kpc | 1.5339e+20 ch |
| 500 kpc | 7.6694e+20 ch |
| 1000 kpc | 1.5339e+21 ch |
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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kiloparsec in chain?
1 kiloparsec (kpc) = 1.5339e+18 chain (ch).
How do you convert kiloparsec to chain?
Multiply the kiloparsec value by 1.5339e+18. For example, 25 kpc × 1.5339e+18 = 3.8347e+19 ch.
What is 10 kiloparsec in chain?
10 kpc = 1.5339e+19 ch.
Which unit is larger, the kiloparsec or the chain?
The kiloparsec is the larger unit: 1 kpc = 1.5339e+18 ch.