Convert kiloyard to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Megaparsec
1 kyd = 2.96336858247092e-20 Mpc
Example: convert 15 kyd to Mpc:
15 kyd = 15 × 2.96336858247092e-20 Mpc = 4.44505287370638e-19 Mpc
Kiloyard to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
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.