Convert kiloparsec to Earth's polar radius
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to Earth's polar radius [R_p], or Convert Earth's polar radius to kiloparsec.
1 kpc = 4.8542e+12 R_p. To convert kiloparsec to Earth's polar radius, multiply the value by 4.8542e+12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_p = 2.0601e-13 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 = 4.8542e+12 R_p
- 1 R_p = 2.0601e-13 kpc
- 10 kpc = 4.8542e+13 R_p
- 100 kpc = 4.8542e+14 R_p
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Earth's Polar Radius
1 kpc = 4854173067715.73 R_p
Example: convert 15 kpc to R_p:
15 kpc = 15 × 4854173067715.73 R_p = 72812596015735.9 R_p
Kiloparsec to Earth's Polar Radius Conversion Table
| kiloparsec | Earth's polar radius |
|---|---|
| 1 kpc | 4.8542e+12 R_p |
| 2 kpc | 9.7083e+12 R_p |
| 3 kpc | 1.4563e+13 R_p |
| 5 kpc | 2.4271e+13 R_p |
| 10 kpc | 4.8542e+13 R_p |
| 20 kpc | 9.7083e+13 R_p |
| 50 kpc | 2.4271e+14 R_p |
| 100 kpc | 4.8542e+14 R_p |
| 500 kpc | 2.4271e+15 R_p |
| 1000 kpc | 4.8542e+15 R_p |
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.
Earth's Polar Radius
The Earth's polar radius is the distance from the center of the Earth to the North or South Pole, approximately 6,356.8 kilometers.
History/Origin
The fact that the Earth is an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles, has been known since the 18th century. Modern measurements are made with high precision.
Current Use
The Earth's polar radius is a key parameter in geodesy and is used to define the Earth's shape and gravitational field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kiloparsec in Earth's polar radius?
1 kiloparsec (kpc) = 4.8542e+12 Earth's polar radius (R_p).
How do you convert kiloparsec to Earth's polar radius?
Multiply the kiloparsec value by 4.8542e+12. For example, 25 kpc × 4.8542e+12 = 1.2135e+14 R_p.
What is 10 kiloparsec in Earth's polar radius?
10 kpc = 4.8542e+13 R_p.
Which unit is larger, the kiloparsec or the Earth's polar radius?
The kiloparsec is the larger unit: 1 kpc = 4.8542e+12 R_p.