Convert megaparsec to chain
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to megaparsec.
1 Mpc = 1.5339e+21 ch. To convert megaparsec to chain, multiply the value by 1.5339e+21; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 6.5194e-22 Mpc). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Mpc = 1.5339e+21 ch
- 1 ch = 6.5194e-22 Mpc
- 10 Mpc = 1.5339e+22 ch
- 100 Mpc = 1.5339e+23 ch
How to Convert Megaparsec to Chain
1 Mpc = 1.53388092603197e+21 ch
Example: convert 15 Mpc to ch:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.53388092603197e+21 ch = 2.30082138904796e+22 ch
Megaparsec to Chain Conversion Table
| megaparsec | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 Mpc | 1.5339e+21 ch |
| 2 Mpc | 3.0678e+21 ch |
| 3 Mpc | 4.6016e+21 ch |
| 5 Mpc | 7.6694e+21 ch |
| 10 Mpc | 1.5339e+22 ch |
| 20 Mpc | 3.0678e+22 ch |
| 50 Mpc | 7.6694e+22 ch |
| 100 Mpc | 1.5339e+23 ch |
| 500 Mpc | 7.6694e+23 ch |
| 1000 Mpc | 1.5339e+24 ch |
Megaparsec
A megaparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one million parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913. The megaparsec came into use as astronomical distance measurements extended to other galaxies.
Current Use
The megaparsec is used to measure the distances between neighboring galaxies and galaxy clusters.
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 megaparsec in chain?
1 megaparsec (Mpc) = 1.5339e+21 chain (ch).
How do you convert megaparsec to chain?
Multiply the megaparsec value by 1.5339e+21. For example, 25 Mpc × 1.5339e+21 = 3.8347e+22 ch.
What is 10 megaparsec in chain?
10 Mpc = 1.5339e+22 ch.
Which unit is larger, the megaparsec or the chain?
The megaparsec is the larger unit: 1 Mpc = 1.5339e+21 ch.