Convert caliber to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Kiloparsec
1 cl = 8.23157939575255e-24 kpc
Example: convert 15 cl to kpc:
15 cl = 15 × 8.23157939575255e-24 kpc = 1.23473690936288e-22 kpc
Caliber to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.