Convert kiloparsec to parsec
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to parsec [pc], or Convert parsec to kiloparsec.
1 kpc = 1000 pc. To convert kiloparsec to parsec, multiply the value by 1000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pc = 0.001 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 = 1000 pc
- 1 pc = 0.001 kpc
- 10 kpc = 10000 pc
- 100 kpc = 100000 pc
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Parsec
1 kpc = 1000 pc
Example: convert 15 kpc to pc:
15 kpc = 15 × 1000 pc = 15000 pc
Kiloparsec to Parsec Conversion Table
| kiloparsec | parsec |
|---|---|
| 1 kpc | 1000 pc |
| 2 kpc | 2000 pc |
| 3 kpc | 3000 pc |
| 5 kpc | 5000 pc |
| 10 kpc | 10000 pc |
| 20 kpc | 20000 pc |
| 50 kpc | 50000 pc |
| 100 kpc | 100000 pc |
| 500 kpc | 500000 pc |
| 1000 kpc | 1000000 pc |
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.
Parsec
A parsec is a unit of length used to measure the large distances to astronomical objects outside the Solar System, approximately equal to 3.26 light-years. It is the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond.
History/Origin
The term "parsec" is a portmanteau of "parallax" and "second," coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913.
Current Use
The parsec is the preferred unit of distance in astronomy and astrophysics for expressing the distances to stars and galaxies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kiloparsec in parsec?
1 kiloparsec (kpc) = 1000 parsec (pc).
How do you convert kiloparsec to parsec?
Multiply the kiloparsec value by 1000. For example, 25 kpc × 1000 = 25000 pc.
What is 10 kiloparsec in parsec?
10 kpc = 10000 pc.
Which unit is larger, the kiloparsec or the parsec?
The kiloparsec is the larger unit: 1 kpc = 1000 pc.