Convert kiloparsec to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Centimeter
1 kpc = 3.08567758128e+21 cm
Example: convert 15 kpc to cm:
15 kpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+21 cm = 4.62851637192e+22 cm
Kiloparsec to Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.